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Bullet buttons which block the unaltered release mechanism
Through 2016, PC 30515(a) stated
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While 11 CCR 5471(f) defines a "Bullet-button" to include the shielding "magazine lock", it is silent on that being part of the "release mechanism" Quote:
Some FAL bullet buttons replaced the catch pivot screw which is arguably part of the mechanism, although that could be retained when the shield is discarded with appropriate washers taking its place: Common bullet buttons used on ARs have a small button, sliding within the fence hole, held in the closed position by a small spring which bears on that surrounding part arguably making it part of the "release mechanism" which cannot be "changed" or "altered" Last edited by Drew Eckhardt; 07-13-2019 at 11:26 AM.. |
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Note that current PC 30515, in relevant parts, reads
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Do you have a particular way to follow CA law on 'assault weapons' applicable to FALs or X95s? |
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Through 2016, PC 30515(a)(1) and 11 CCR 5469 were silent on "release mechanisms," merely stipulating that we couldn't have "detachable magazines" which required neither disassembly nor tools for removal. On some guns including the X95 we complied with additions that did not "change" or "alter" the "release mechanism" according to plain English, law, or regulation at the time. We don't violate 11 CCR 5477 now by removing the finger denial part and leaving the "release mechanism" unmolested. With some guns like the FAL, we replaced part of the "release mechanism" to retain a separate finger denial device. We don't violate restrictions on "changing" or "altering" the "release mechanism" when we remove the shield but retain that modification. Obviously, doing this is unwise with the high cost of even winning a case. Consulting a lawyer would be prudent if one pursues this. An AR style "bullet button" is different because the finger denial piece interacts mechanically with the substitute moving "release mechanism" parts thus arguably making it part of that mechanism. I'm an engineer, not a lawyer. No one goes to prison when someone disagrees with how I interpret a technical specification as a professional. Last edited by Drew Eckhardt; 07-13-2019 at 11:52 AM.. |
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From what I understand, the AR bullet buttons actually replaced the free-state mag release (raddlock, etc). The AK style "bullet buttons" were merely pieces of metal clamped around the trigger guard, completely separate form the mag release, with the sole function of preventing a human finger from accessing the mag release and thus requiring a "tool" to operate it. Removing the piece of metal "shrouding" the mag release does not alter the mag release itself. It simply removes the necessity to use a tool to operate the mag release. The implication being that removing the mag release shroud does not violate the DoJ's instruction to not alter the magazine release. It seems to me, at first consideration, that OP's conjecture is perfectly logical and consistent with the letter of the law (but not intent). Standard disclaimers: I am not a lawyer. Some dude on the interwebs. Consult your attorney, etc, etc |
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I guess this is really similar to a thread I had started awhile ago
https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/....php?t=1535168 I had suggested that for common AK style mag locks, if the metal piece that was around the original mag release was moved rearward without detaching it, the release mechanism would then be accessible, and still "should" be following the law, since the actual release mechanism wasn't changed. Apparently, because now there's a new method to release the magazine, doing so would constitute a change in the release mechanism. I personally don't buy that, but hey, I'm not a lawyer. |
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I don't think a prosecution would hold up in court.... but if you're in front of a judge, you've lost anyways ($$$, time, stress, etc). |
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