WTK: California and legal definitions of a shotgun

[prebans]

How does California define a shotgun? Does the state mirror the federal definition or does it have its own definition?

In addition, does it treat pistol-grip-only shotguns any differently than shotguns that have a buttstock?

I need to check up on another possibility for nifty things to offer to CA residents.

Thank you,

Mike

[50 Shooter]

18" barrel and OAL of 26"

For semi's if it has two evil features, such as folding stock & pistol grip or detachable mag. then it's a no go.

[ViPER395]

And I think "drum" type mags are illegal.

[CalNRA]

(5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

(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.

[HandCannon]

And I think "drum" type mags are illegal.

Wrong; that is not true. But, you can't have a detachable magazine on a semi-auto shotgun, whether it is a drum or standard magazine.

If it is pump action, you can have detachable magazines, drum or otherwise.

[ViPER395]

(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.

Wrong; that is not true. But, you can't have a detachable magazine on a semi-auto shotgun, whether it is a drum or standard magazine.

If it is pump action, you can have detachable magazines, drum or otherwise.

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[CalNRA]

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I think drum is different from revolving cylinder.

drum like in a Thompsons magazine or a drum ak mag, revolving cylinder is like that of a revolver

I could be wrong though

[ViPER395]

I think drum is different from revolving cylinder.

drum like in a Thompsons magazine or a drum ak mag, revolving cylinder is like that of a revolver

I could be wrong though

Wow. I've never even heard of a "revolver" type shotgun. That would be cool.

[blkA4alb]

Wow. I've never even heard of a "revolver" type shotgun. That would be cool.

I believe they made that law because of the Striker (Street Sweeper) shotguns where the drum actually revolves. Though the Street Sweepers were banned on RR89.

[blkA4alb]

Double post...

[CalNRA]

wasn't the infamous "street sweeper" the reason why the "revolving cylinder" section was added?

edit, someone beat me to it.

[megavolt121]

How does California define a shotgun? Does the state mirror the federal definition or does it have its own definition?

In addition, does it treat pistol-grip-only shotguns any differently than shotguns that have a buttstock?

I need to check up on another possibility for nifty things to offer to CA residents.

Thank you,

Mike

I don't think Mike is asking about the SB23 or whatever evil features.. I'm curious now, what defines a gun as a shotgun? Just like we have centerfire rifle.. what defines such as a rifle vs. a shotgun vs. tripod mounted(ie 1919)

[CalNRA]

oops

[prebans]

I don't think Mike is asking about the SB23 or whatever evil features.. I'm curious now, what defines a gun as a shotgun? Just like we have centerfire rifle.. what defines such as a rifle vs. a shotgun vs. tripod mounted(ie 1919)

Yup.

I'm trying to figure out if CA law defines shotguns the same way as federal law.

Thank you,

Mike <-- still trying to figure out a way to offer NFA items to CA residents

[Socal858]

sooo whens someone going to make a top loading pinned mag shotgun?