Muzzle brakes and California...

[TheArchDuke]

Is there any law against muzzle breaks in california or is it only illegal in combination with other sinful features like detachable magazine+pistol grip?

For instance, what is the legality of this rifle in California?

I have a feeling I'm ok, just making sure.

 

[Birukun]

I think I read over at Calguns.net that as long as you can prove it is a muzzle brake from the manufacturer, and they sell it as such, then you are OK.

I would search over there, and be prepared for some reading, since the CA DOJ has some strange ideas about what is/is not a flash hider or muzzle brake, and the topic has been brought up many times.

Muzzle brake - OK
Flash hider - evil and not allowed

http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=50134&highlight=muzzle+brake

Bill in SD

 

[bg]

If you have a bolt action youshouldn't any probs at all. I have a mini with a
muzzle brake on it and have had no probs. Course no one would ever
confuse a JP Enterprizes brake with a flash hider. I promise.

 

[Creeping Incrementalism]

If you have a bolt action youshouldn't any probs at all.

+1. Flash hiders only are illegal when mounted on a semi-auto with a detachable magazine, if not registered as an "assault weapon" before the ban.

 

[TheArchDuke]

Thanks every body.

 

[SoCalShooter]

You can have a muzzle break as long as its not a flash hider...makes no sense I know.

 

[benEzra]

Is a threaded muzzle a no-no in California? That's the only pitfall I can think of.

 

[TheArchDuke]

I think it's integrated on this particular gun. But either way, I think I'm looking more at a Howa lightning now...much more affordable.

Thanks again for the information everyone.

 

[Creeping Incrementalism]

You can have a muzzle break as long as its not a flash hider...makes no sense I know

Nope. As flash hider is legal on anything manually loading, or any auto-loaders with a fixed mag.

 

[g5reality]

Muzzle breaks OK, Flash Supressors NOT ok.

Doesn't make any sense. My M1A is CA legal with a Muzzle Break as is mt Mini-14.

 

[45crittergitter]

That would be "brake," as in "slow down," not "break," as in "broken."