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ChuckBooty
06-17-2009, 07:31 AM
I'm thinking about putting a forward pistol grip on my Mini 30 (with a standard grip stock...no pistol grip under the trigger group). Is this legal? The definition in 12276.1 states:

1. A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.

Does this include a forward grip?

Thanks!
gregorylucas
06-17-2009, 07:34 AM
The code says this:

12276.1 (a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
A thumbhole stock.
A folding or telescoping stock.
A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
A flash suppressor.
A forward pistol grip.

So I would think the last item would apply to your situation.

Greg
ChuckBooty
06-17-2009, 07:36 AM
lol.....I'll finish my coffee before I post next time. Thanks.:cool:
motorhead
06-17-2009, 07:52 AM
mag lock and 10's. it's an evil feature.
ChuckBooty
06-17-2009, 08:07 AM
Yeah....but the reason I got the Mini is that I am sick of the mag locks. I'm done playing the game for a while...I just want normal detachable mags and a kick *** rifle. Plus I have had two 30 round hi-caps that are pre ban. I have never had a mini 30 before so I came close to selling them SOO many times. Now I'm glad I didn't!
bdsmchs
06-17-2009, 08:29 AM
The mini is not legal just because it's a mini. It's legal because it doesn't match the characteristics of an Assault Weapon as defined and codified in CA law.

You need to read the flowchart.
ChuckBooty
06-17-2009, 09:38 AM
The mini is not legal just because it's a mini. It's legal because it doesn't match the characteristics of an Assault Weapon as defined and codified in CA law.

You need to read the flowchart.

I know. I'm saying that I am sick of using mag locks so I bought the mini. And I made this post asking about the forward pistol grip without doing my due dilligence and reading the entire PC (I'm blaming lack of coffee). Thanks though.
dexter9659
06-17-2009, 12:19 PM
Fun fact. Ruger is finally coming out with 20 round mini-30 mags. Time to start repairing my old Mini mags.