I spoke to a woman who was reasonably helpfull and I was quite amicable to her. I don't know if she really knew what she was talking about, but she pointed me in the right direction concerning Assault Weapons in Kalifornia.
The main problem is caused by Kalifornia Penal (Penile) Code 12276. This dastardly affront to the constituion can be viewed in its sickening infamy here:
caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cacodes/pen/12275-12277.htmlFrom what I can tell, manufacturing my own AR-15 or AR-15 style rifle from either scratch or from any % forging is Illegal! Even if I modify the receiver to be in compliance with the new Osama Bin Locklyer definition of a pistol grip, viewable here:
caag.state.ca.us/firearms/regs/sb23.htmApparently, this law was challenged in a court case by Kasler Vs. Lockyer and Kasler lost. You can read about the ramifications here:
caag.state.ca.us/firearms/regagunfaqs.htm#2Because of this bullshit court interpretation of the 1989 Roberti-Roos law concerning the definition of 'series' as it applies to the AK-47 and AR-15, ANYTHING similar to the AR is now effectively banned in CA. This is because of the language in Penal Code 12276. Yeah, it really sucks.
According to the person I spoke to at CA DoJ, any gun that uses the AR15 "action" is also banned, even if it passes the SB23 law definition of an assault rifle.
Well this all really sucks for the AR15 and AK47, but I think it gives hope for the FNC, FAL, and AR-180.
The advantage of the FNC and AR-180 is that they use AR-15 magazines. Also, they do not (to my knowledge) us the AR15 "action". At least, they do not use many parts that are interchangeable with the AR-15.
My hope is that if an individual or company could modify the FNC, AR-180, or FAL such that it passed SB23 definition of an assault weapon, and 12276's definition of "minor" differences, then it would be legal in Kalifornia. This is a big IF, as the modification would have to be major enough to constitute a significantly different "action".
Its all bullshit anyway. This crap makes me want to buy a Mini-14 and modify it to take AR15 magazines, get a decent trigger, good bolt, decent barrel, and fix the op-rod, etc.
I don't mind having to use a straight stock, but not being able to use parts from an AR is some serious bullshit!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone have some comments on my interpretation of these laws, or ideas on how to legally get around the AW ban here in Kali? Thanks.