Posted: 12/11/2025 11:48:00 AM EDT
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I noticed that the CRPA published an Assembly Bill 1263 guide for the firearms industry, and in one section it states that Flash Suppressors are considered Firearm Accessories and subject to the provisions of AB1263 . That would require a customer ID to be provided to the Seller, signed notice/acknowledgement, adult signature, etc. I was under the impression that flash hiders were not legal in CA. Are they legal as long as they are not installed? Not legal to own at all? Completely legal? Thoughts? Tony Rumore Tromix |
| I don't know what's changed recently, but they've always been legal on their own, and their legality was dependent on how a rifle was configured. I can't keep up with the way the libtards are fucking us here, but I do know there's been some recent law that at some point things like barrels need to go through an FFL instead of being shipped to your door like in places like the USA. |
Watching the kids shoot Pieeater's 1919 was great. Nothing warms the heart more than seeing a little kid kneeling in a pile of brass and links.-Pthfndr after the Nov 13th NorCal shoot
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Yes, it is legal to ship to California. Parts are parts. There are no restrictions on the sale and possession of flash hiders. Adding a flash hider might make a rifle into an "assault rifle", ... or not. For example, if the rifle is a turn bolt action or single shot, adding a flash hider is allowed. Hunters consider dawn and dusk times of day as "prime time", a time when muzzle flash is an issue. Replacing a damaged flash hider on a registered "assault weapon" is legal. Adding an entirely different upper receiver assembly to a registered "assault rifle" is legal, even if the upper has a flash hider. Either way, it is up to the user to determine the legality of the rifle's configuration and the legal use of the flash hider they want to purchase. This is not legal advice. I am explaining my understanding of the laws. 
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Originally Posted By Trollslayer: Yes, it is legal to ship to California. Parts are parts. There are no restrictions on the sale and possession of flash hiders. Adding a flash hider might make a rifle into an "assault rifle", ... or not. For example, if the rifle is a turn bolt action or single shot, adding a flash hider is allowed. Hunters consider dawn and dusk times of day as "prime time", a time when muzzle flash is an issue. Replacing a damaged flash hider on a registered "assault weapon" is legal. Adding an entirely different upper receiver assembly to a registered "assault rifle" is legal, even if the upper has a flash hider. Either way, it is up to the user to determine the legality of the rifle's configuration and the legal use of the flash hider they want to purchase. This is not legal advice. I am explaining my understanding of the laws. https://ruger.com/productImages/6804/detail/2.jpg Got it. Thank you for responding. Tony |
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All of the above appears to be correct with the added info from the new bill being a requirement that sellers must provide some kind of warning to customers regarding the sale of these parts that CA now deems necessary to control, as well as a requirement for acknowledgement by the end user. It's essentially an attempt to make it so difficult to ship parts to CA that dealers outside will stop entirely. |
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As of right now, yes. There is a significant change starting Jan 1, 2026. Lots of people buying parts for projects right now. EMAIL FROM RIFLEGEAR: RifleGear Notice to California Customers – AB-1263 Requirements (Effective January 1, 2026) RifleGear wants to make our California customers aware of new requirements taking effect under California Assembly Bill 1263. This law, signed on October 11, 2025, expands state regulations on certain firearm parts, components, and manufacturing equipment. Beginning January 1, 2026, California will require additional age and ID verification steps for specific items. These rules apply to any retailer selling or shipping these products in California, including RifleGear. Items Affected Under AB-1263 • Unattached firearm barrels • Certain accessories and components, including pistol grips, folding or telescoping stocks, thumbhole stocks, flash suppressors, forward pistol grips, and threaded barrels capable of accepting a flash suppressor or forward grip on semi-auto centerfire rifles • Equipment capable of manufacturing firearm components, such as some 3D printers and CNC machines These products remain legal to purchase; however, the state now requires additional customer verification and written disclosures during the sales process. What RifleGear Is Required to Do Starting January 1, orders that include the items listed above will require: • Age and ID verification using government-issued photo ID • A written notice regarding California’s laws on firearm manufacturing • For shipped orders: adult signature at delivery, ID check at delivery, matching delivery/ID addresses, and labeled packaging These requirements apply to online orders, in-store pickup, and shipped purchases. What This Means for Your Order Beginning January 1, 2026, certain products affected by AB-1263 will require additional steps during checkout and delivery. Here’s what to expect: 1. Adult-Signature Shipping Requirements Orders containing regulated parts will ship using Adult Signature Required service. Because of this, shipping costs for these items will increase slightly. 2. One-Time Age & Address Verification After placing an order, you will receive an email requesting that you securely upload a photo of your government-issued ID. Your ID is used only to verify: • That you are 18 or older, and • That your shipping address matches your ID address, as required by California law. Your privacy is important to us. Your ID is processed through a secure system and permanently deleted after verification. RifleGear does not store copies of customer identification. 3. You Only Need To Do This Once After your ID has been verified, you will not need to complete this step again as long as: • Your ID remains valid, and • You continue using the same shipping address. If your ID expires or you ship to a new address, a new verification will be required. Our Commitment RifleGear will continue to serve California customers and will implement all required steps to remain compliant with new state law. We will continue to provide updates as more guidance becomes available. If you have any questions about how AB-1263 may affect a specific item, please contact us. Thank you for your continued support. |