By CA definition, is an A2 bird cage a flash hider?

[Maximus924]

Internet is too serious for you.

its hard not to be serious when dealing with a topic that could lead to a felony arrest.
SF Cop arrested 6 months ago for having an AR With evil features
This man lost his job, his career and his ability to own firearms. I hope for your sake you never end up walking a mile in his shoes.

sorry, ill go be laid back on a thread about plinking with a 10/22.

I wont try to derail this thread any more, the OP got his question answered. Be safe everyone.

[BrokerB]

maximus..give it a break..that was much more then a flashider

drrp drrp

[SOCOgunguy]

CalGun.net, a place for San Franciscans to mingle.

[edgerly779]

^^^ ignorant newbie. Spend 15 bucks on ebay for a muzzle break.

[Sigbird]

Save your ears and those of everyone else on the line, and get a thread protector. Safer legally too.

Or get a linear comp.

[zapatito92]

Just because an RSO does not inspect your weapon does not mean it's good advice to tell people to configure their weapon illegally. This is why I hate forums sometimes.....

OP, replace the flash hider with a thread protector or conpebsator/break. They can be bought for as little as $20. Not worth getting arrested over.

thank you, at least some people have some sense

[Quiet]

Legal definitions of a "flash suppressor"...

11 CCR 5469 old11 CCR 5471 new
For purposes of Penal Code section 30515 and this Chapter the following definitions shall apply:
(r) "Flash suppressor" means any device attached to the end of the barrel, that is designed, intended, or functions to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision. A hybrid device that has either advertised flash suppressing properties or functionally has flash suppressing properties would be deemed a flash suppressor. A device labeled or identified by it's manufacturer as a flash hider would be deemed a flash suppressor.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Judy reported for spam.

[j15w]

Anyone got a line on the cheapest comps/brakes? Don't really wanna spend $80+ on one,

[Ki6vsm]

To OP: FYI, it's not an actual bird cage. That's just a common nickname.

Its sole function (since the A1 version of the 1960s) is to suppress muzzle flash. No 'brake' about it. It's my understanding that the lower-half slits were deleted in the A2 version only to reduce dust signature while shooting prone.

[edgerly779]

Ebay nitride muzzle brakes 14 bucks each. Just got a couple.

[Barbarosa]

When I go to the range I usually take the muzzle brake off my AK and screw on a thread protector. I do it to be kind to whomever is next to me on the range. Takes about 30 seconds to swap out and the thread protector cost less than $10 from Midway. I don't notice any difference in performance or recoil with or without the brake.

[God Bless America]

Victimless crime.

Until he gets popped for a felony. Then he's going to feel like a victim.

[God Bless America]

To OP: FYI, it's not an actual bird cage. That's just a common nickname.

Its sole function (since the A1 version of the 1960s) is to suppress muzzle flash. No 'brake' about it. It's my understanding that the lower-half slits were deleted in the A2 version only to reduce dust signature while shooting prone.

The military calls it a "compensator." I believe it does all three, so still verboten.

[vlady]

The sig m400 lists it as an A2 compensator...