Is a COP 357 Derringer legal in CA?

[cudakidd]

I've sold three C.O.P.S here in the last 2 years! Neat toys but having owned them for 25 years plus, the trigger pull is horrible, point and yank is the preferred method. Never a problem with reliability though. As a last ditch hide out gun they fill the niche...

[Bend]

I've sold three C.O.P.S here in the last 2 years! Neat toys but having owned them for 25 years plus, the trigger pull is horrible, point and yank is the preferred method. Never a problem with reliability though. As a last ditch hide out gun they fill the niche...

Another note, they are heavy.

I have mine loaded with 38 Special and usually pull the trigger with my middle finger.

[audihenry]

I see is are more of a novelty/collectible gun than anything, or maybe as an excellent last-ditch type of gun, but being very thick it would be hard to wear at, say, a business or something.

I dig the uniqueness. If either of you guys want to sell yours for quick $$$, I'm your man.

[TheBundo]

Aren't they Single Action? Aren't SA handguns exempt?

[ke6guj]

Certain Single-action revolvers are exempt. The COP does not meet the below exemptions.

12133. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a single-action revolver that has at least a 5-cartridge capacity with a barrel length of not less than three inches, and meets any of the following specifications:
(1) Was originally manufactured prior to 1900 and is a curio or relic, as defined in Section 478.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at least 7 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.
(3) Has an overall length measured parallel to the barrel of at least 7 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled and that is currently approved for importation into the United States pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (d) of Section 925 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a single-shot pistol with a barrel length of not less than six inches and that has an overall length of at least 10 1/2 inches when the handle, frame or receiver, and barrel are assembled.

[Gunaria]

Aren't they Single Action? Aren't SA handguns exempt?

Single shot not SA.

[Gryff]

Aren't they Single Action? Aren't SA handguns exempt?

No, it's a double-action gun. I used to have one, and I can tell you that the trigger pull is pretty brutal.