E30M3 wrote: I think I have a basic understanding of the AW laws in CA and I am considering completing an 80% lower and matching it up with a Bushmaster .22 rimfire upper.
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Please read the FAQ over on Calguns.Net...
http://www.calguns.net/a_california_arak.htmI don't know how many times I've had to tell folks this... there is some legal risk to 80% lower buildups. I know there even is a DOJ letter saying it's OK, but...
But... this is one of the things where the '58 DAs' does indeed come into play. An argument could well be made that there is no practicable way of listing homebuilt ARs/AKs by specific make and model, and thus
Harrott protections might not apply to these, just lowers in general commercial circulation. Thus, if Harrott doesn't apply, Kasler still might - making it fall back into "an AR is an AR is an AR...." territory, which really puts you in harm's way. Not only might you get jacked for an unreg'd AW charge, you could get manufacturing charges too.
There is absolutely NO rational reason for anyone in California to build up an AR or AK frame from an 80% blank. (The 80% isn't the problem - it's when it becomes 100%.)
To my limited understanding, the AW laws only pertain to centerfire rifles so I think I am ok with a .22 rimfire.
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Yes but the primary function of that design is as a centerfire rifle. If the upper is detached from the lower, then you're in a world of hurt if you don't have a fixed 10rd magazine - an open magwell and a pistol grip and/or telestock would make it an illegal AW.
Bill Wiese
San Jose