Shotgun Import Restrictions into CA

[raymartrading]

Hello, noob question here.

I found a nice Winchester pump shotgun online. It is stock 6-round capacity with no tacticool features.

I understand about sales tax and additional FFL fees; however,
are there any other restrictions to bringing in this shotgun into
California?

Thanks!

[Dakine_surf]

Nope... unless the barrel is less that 18". Just find an FFL that will do the transfer for you.

What winny are you looking at? 1300? model 12? I have a couple 1300's and I love them! My favorite pump shotgun by far

[raymartrading]

Dakine surf, Thanks!

I want to get a 1300 Defender or the newer version SXP Defender. I know the 1300's are discontinued and are harder to get, but I see enough of them online to give me hope. If I could find one in
Kali, that would be better. If it ends up being the SXP, buying out of state would be faster than doing a special order and waiting forever.

I wish Winchester kept making the 1300. I heard so many good things about it.

[Dozen Gauge]

Gun Broker and Auction Arms have Defender's listed all the time. They consistently bring around $300/350 in very good condition and most of the time they sell. Open up accounts and define your search criteria and get daily emails of whats available.

http://www.gunauction.com/shop/shotguns-for-sale/pump-action

http://www.gunbroker.com/Pump-Action-Shotguns/BI.aspx

The SXP has no tactical/home defense accessories available, unlike the Defender.

[raymartrading]

Dozen Gauge,
Good advice. I will let the internet do my heavy lifting. Oooooh. The
boss is coming!

[raymartrading]

Dozen Gauge,
Good advice. I will let the internet do my heavy lifting.

[Dakine_surf]

super quick question, but why the Defender?

I like them, but without chokes and no barrel upgrades really available i am much mor partial to the field guns.

For a more "tactical" 1300, I installed a 22" VR barrel... still uses the thoroughly awesome "winchoke" system... a houge overmold stock, and a choate +10 mag extension. I run 10+1... it is awesome. This is of course my USPSA "he-man" competition rig, but it also serves duty as a pretty awesome tactical shotgun as well. The chokes allow me to dial in my spread for each stage.

[Dozen Gauge]

I like them, but without chokes and no barrel upgrades really available i am much mor partial to the field guns.

I think a good barrel option for the 8 shot tube mag on a regular Defender is the FN Police barrel. I located a spare Police barrel with mod/choke and rifle sights that I can switch to. With the extended ramp on the front sight it has no porting, which my ears appreciate.

[Dakine_surf]

I think a good barrel option for the 8 shot tube mag on a regular Defender is the FN Police barrel. I located a spare Police barrel with mod/choke and rifle sights that I can switch to. With the extended ramp on the front sight it has no porting, which my ears appreciate.

Cool, I should have figured that would fit/work... very cool!