Saiga 12 with FPG

[CalGuns]

was wondering if it's legal to have a forward pistol grip on a saiga 12 with bb?

thanks!

[Josh3239]

Yes, it is legal. Learn PC 12276.1

[CalGuns]

thanks Josh.

[1988]

Yes, it is legal. Learn PC 12276.1

That panel code does not state if you can use a FPG. Please correct me if I read it wrong.

Per Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act, a Semi-Auto shotgun is an AW according to the following:

(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.
(7) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

So, if you had your S12 converted with a pistol grip, you can forget about the FPG. It might be compliant with a FPG if the S12 is in sporter configuration. However, I'd ask for confirmation from a professional.

[Quiet]

That panel code does not state if you can use a FPG. Please correct me if I read it wrong.

Per Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act, a Semi-Auto shotgun is an AW according to the following:

(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.
(7) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

So, if you had your S12 converted with a pistol grip, you can forget about the FPG. It might be compliant with a FPG if the S12 is in sporter configuration. However, I'd ask for confirmation from a professional.

You are incorrect.

It is 100% legal to have a pistol grip and a forward pistol grip on a semi-auto shotgun.
Other legal combinations would be a thumbhole stock & a vertical forward grip.

What you can not have is a pistol grip & a folding/extending stock or a forward pistol grip & a folding/extending stock or a thumbhole stock & a folding/extending stock.

In order to be defined as an assault weapon under PC 12276.1(a)(6), you need the features listed in both (a)(6)(A) & (a)(6)(B).


Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.

[1988]

You are incorrect.

It is 100% legal to have a pistol grip and a forward pistol grip on a semi-auto shotgun.
Other legal combinations would be a thumbhole stock & a vertical forward grip.

What you can not have is a pistol grip & a folding/extending stock or a forward pistol grip & a folding/extending stock or a thumbhole stock & a folding/extending stock.

In order to be defined as an assault weapon under PC 12276.1(a)(6), you need the features listed in both (a)(6)(A) & (a)(6)(B).


Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.

I appreciate your correction.

So, the S12 is not an AW if it has 2 or more features from 6(B) ?

[stix213]

I appreciate your correction.

So, the S12 is not an AW if it has 2 or more features from 6(B) ?

As the law says, to be an AW based on the listed features you need to have items from both A & B. Not just multiple items from B. Put every feature from B on your shotgun as you want as long as you don't have anything from A.

Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.