Is this CA compliant?

[djshakes]

Hi All,

Want to make sure I can't become a felon for our ridiculous gun laws here in Commifornia. Is this flash suppressor/muzzle brake CA compliant. I can't even tell the difference between what is legal and what isn't. If this isn't legal, any suggestions on a replacement?

[Bigtwin]

That is an A2 flash hider

[djshakes]

That is an A2 flash hider

So assuming not compliant?

[FUCA2AFTW]

So assuming not compliant?

Right.

To paraphrase the law, "Any barrel device that is designed to re-direct flash, OR IN EFFECT DOES RE-DIRECT FLASH."

That right there is a legal mine field.

If the name or description anywhere has the word "flash" in it then forget about it.
Even if it is marketed as a brake only, the legal waters are somewhat murky.

[djshakes]

Right.

To paraphrase the law, "Any barrel device that is designed to re-direct flash, OR IN EFFECT DOES RE-DIRECT FLASH."

That right there is a legal mine field.

If the name or description anywhere has the word "flash" in it then forget about it.
Even if it is marketed as a brake only, the legal waters are somewhat murky.

So what should I buy?

[NATEWA]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009PCCES0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_ObcXAbZEJVBT9

[NATEWA]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/AR15-tool-HEAVY-DUTY-VISE-JAW-PROTECTORS-w-super-MAGNETS-soft-jaws-barrel-/161398827177?_mwBanner=1

[Bigtwin]

It is perfectly legal on a fixed mag rifle, if you are going featureless, it is considered a feature.

[NATEWA]

Yep ^

Remove if you want to go featureless.

If not, check out the FC Hook to make a fixed mag.

[Flying Sig]

https://pof-usa.com/product/muzzle-brake/

[Endless]

Hi All,

Want to make sure I can't become a felon for our ridiculous gun laws here in Commifornia. Is this flash suppressor/muzzle brake CA compliant. I can't even tell the difference between what is legal and what isn't. If this isn't legal, any suggestions on a replacement?

That is your factory all OEM A2 FS. Comes with firearms when purchased new in 48 states, including California.

Hawaii and MA if I recall do not come with these on any of their ARs from the factory. California they do.

Now with that out of the way, because I look at every state when it comes to gun laws, in California it’s considered a feature ( we all know it’s really not since it’s a factory part and not an upgrade of any sort). Remove it if you’re going featureless and it’s legal with a fixed mag.

[r8dr rider]

That hides flash. Therefore if your a sniper nobody can see you.

[boopiejones]

So what should I buy?

Cheapest option would be to install a thread protector. This may also be the safest option as there is no way a simple thread protector could be construed as redirecting flash in any way.

Or if you buy something from a reputable company that is specifically marketed as a brake, not a flash hider, then you should be ok.

For what it’s worth, I read somewhere that a primary difference between a brake and a flash hider is the size of the exit hole. A flash hider opens up, so the exit hole is significantly larger than the bullet size, which I believe allows more powder to burn before leaving the muzzle device and reduces flash. whereas the hole in a brake stays small, just slightly larger than the bullet size, redirecting gasses thru the ports and reducing recoil, but not flash.