Featureless Question - Muzzle Brake

[Fozzie TheBear]

As I mentioned in my original post, this is definitely a bit of a grey area but based on some of the notes in the link I posted it doesn't sound like the the CA DOJ actually tests muzzle devices.

https://sites.google.com/site/featurelessrifleguide/legal-background-for-determining-muzzle-devices

Found this excerpt especially helpful:
So in short the CA DOJ’s system for determining a Flash Suppressor is:
1. Examine the device and the claims made by the manufacturer.
If at step 1 the device is found to be a Flash Suppressor there is no need to progress to later steps and the device is determined to be a Flash Suppressor.

2. Test if the device does nonetheless function as a Flash Suppressor
If at step 2 the device is determined “not function to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision” then the device is determined not to be a Flash Suppressor

3. If unable to determine, consult with ATF


While not defined by law, general design features that define muzzle attachments:

Brakes / Compenstators:
Bullet size inner cavity
Bullet size opening
Small ports / slots

Flash Suppressors:
Large inner cavity
Large ports / slot openings
Open ended
Tines / Prongs

[Chaos47]

Thanks for all the posts of appreciation of my guide!
I apologize that I have let it slip into a bit of disrepair.

I have some time coming up and I will look into fixing some photos and adding more devices.


OP by just following that one link it seems to be minimal risk. But I didn't search and see what other materials say about the device.


strongpoint, disregard vintagearms hes a long time FUD dispenser when it comes to featureless. He runs a battlecomp and an AFG on his "featureless" and that should tell you everything you need to know about him.

[Fozzie TheBear]

Thanks for the feedback Chaos47. Your guide has been a big help, appreciate the time you put into it.