Browning Semi-Auto .22 question

[MikeV]

My Grandfather in AK died and it looks like I'm getting his Browning SA22. This is the model that you load through the side of the stock. A relative of mine is looking at sending it to me, but had a question about the legality of it in CA. The tube magazine holds 11 rounds. Is this an issue? I browsed a bit through the forums and didn't see any mention of it. Looking at the assault weapons flowchart, it's a no, but I didn't know how much that pertained to .22s. I am currently at work, so I wasn't able to read all the fine print either, so I may have missed something. Any one know?

[Izzy43]

I have a Marlin 60 that holds 18 rounds in a tubular magazine. Totally legal in Ca. I believe the 10 round rule only applies to removable magazines which the tube type is NOT.

I think the rifle will have to be shipped to an FFL holder and registered in Ca through DROS even though it is coming to you through inheritance. ( I am not sure it can be transferred to you as a family member since your grandfather is deceased, my condolences). Best to check with a local gunshop that you are confident with for info on the transfer and costs. If its a Browning its gotta be good.

[MikeV]

Thank you very much for your quick responses. Much appreciated.

[Whitesmoke]

I have a Marlin 60 that holds 18 rounds in a tubular magazine. Totally legal in Ca. I believe the 10 round rule only applies to removable magazines which the tube type is NOT.

Tube mag .22's are exempt...fixed mag rifles (SKS. etc) are still limited to 10 rounds.

[Air]

COOL! Here's Mine:



The classiest and most elegant .22 ever made, your Grandpa had good taste.

[MikeV]

COOL! Here's Mine:



The classiest and most elegant .22 ever made, your Grandpa had good taste.

Beautiful gun there. My Grandpa wasn't known for taking care of his things, but I'm hoping his guns were an exception.

[ojisan]

These are fun shooters and with the fitted take-down case and manual and oh my my...