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Posted: 9/10/2014 9:32:03 PM EDT
I'm trying to build an AR pistol. If I'm reading this right, a vert grip on the AR pistol is legal. Being how the AR doesn't have a detachable magazine, it can have a second grip. Am I missing another section that applies to AR pistols that would make the forward grip illegal?


(4) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:

(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer.
(B) A second handgrip.
(C) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the weapon without burning his or her hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel.
(D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip.

(5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
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Link Posted: 9/10/2014 11:14:38 PM EDT
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vertical grip on a pistol is a no no all together AFAIK.  If I understand it right, a bullet button is still considered a detachable magazine.  So in order to have a forward vertical grip you would need to make the magazine permanent.  Also not sure on the legality of building a pistol lower.  This state is just retarded.

Jason

ETA:  Apparently I know nothing of this states ar pistol laws.  Way to confusing
Link Posted: 9/10/2014 11:29:29 PM EDT
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not sure about the vert grip. a bullet button makes it a fixed magazine, hence why need a "tool" aka something that is not part of the firearm to release the mag
Link Posted: 9/11/2014 12:56:54 AM EDT
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I believe the addition of a vertical forward grip onto a pistol (usually) makes it into an AOW. I believe AOW's are OK in CA, but you still have to jump through all the federal hoops.
Link Posted: 9/11/2014 2:36:16 AM EDT
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If I understand it right, a bullet button-equipped rifle is still considered to have a detachable fixed magazine.  
Jason
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Fixed it for you.

Because a Bullet Button requires a tool to release the magazine, the magazine is considered to be non-detachable (fixed).
Link Posted: 9/11/2014 2:52:02 AM EDT
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I believe the addition of a vertical forward grip onto a pistol (usually) makes it into an AOW. I believe AOW's are OK in CA, but you still have to jump through all the federal hoops.
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Unless it is over 26 inches OAL.



It appears to be kosher, I've seen similar setups sold in stores but I don't know if I'd be up to chancing a cop ruining a range trip over it.





 
Link Posted: 9/11/2014 3:07:46 AM EDT
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I believe the addition of a vertical forward grip onto a pistol (usually) makes it into an AOW.
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Usually.  But not always.

Skip to the last paragraph:
http://www.franklinarmory.com/XO-26_Letter__c_.pdf

Link Posted: 9/11/2014 6:04:35 PM EDT
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Fixed it for you.

Because a Bullet Button requires a tool to release the magazine, the magazine is considered to be non-detachable (fixed).
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If I understand it right, a bullet button-equipped rifle is still considered to have a detachable fixed magazine.  
Jason



Fixed it for you.

Because a Bullet Button requires a tool to release the magazine, the magazine is considered to be non-detachable (fixed).



so if I remove the vertical grip, can I remove the bullet button as a CA legal configuration?
Link Posted: 9/11/2014 6:32:12 PM EDT
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If I understand it right, a bullet button-equipped rifle is still considered to have a detachable fixed magazine.  
Jason
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Fixed it for you.

Because a Bullet Button requires a tool to release the magazine, the magazine is considered to be non-detachable (fixed).
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so if I remove the vertical grip, can I remove the bullet button as a CA legal configuration?
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No. The magazine is outside of the grip, the barrel is threaded, and the handguard is lited as a barrel shroud. Did you read the quote in the OP?
Link Posted: 9/12/2014 12:48:44 AM EDT
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A Bullet Button/Fixed Magazine Does Not Exempt a Firearm from State or Federal SBR Laws.

That is why a VFG is still illegal.

Link Posted: 9/15/2014 3:08:16 PM EDT
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A Bullet Button/Fixed Magazine Does Not Exempt a Firearm from State or Federal SBR Laws.

That is why a VFG is still illegal.

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Ok.

Link Posted: 9/15/2014 3:37:07 PM EDT
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vertical grip on a pistol is a no no all together AFAIK.  If I understand it right, a bullet button is still considered a detachable magazine.  So in order to have a forward vertical grip you would need to make the magazine permanent.  Also not sure on the legality of building a pistol lower.  This state is just retarded.

Jason

ETA:  Apparently I know nothing of this states ar pistol laws.  Way to confusing
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That's the problem in a nut shell, though, isn't it?

At some point the gun laws became arbitrary and unconstitutionally vague and confusing.
Link Posted: 9/16/2014 1:14:46 AM EDT
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A Bullet Button/Fixed Magazine Does Not Exempt a Firearm from State or Federal SBR Laws.

That is why a VFG is still illegal.

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I must have been DRUNK when I wrote this!



A VFG is illegal on AR Pistols.  But if an AR Pistol is over 26 inches, it can be reclassified as either an AOW or a FIREARM.  So a VFG is Legal on the right configuration.
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