SKS Compliant?

[Pricate]

So I have been pondering this in theory and I am not good with California confusing gun laws, but could you put a Tapco stock on a SKS and still be California compliant? Given that the SKS has a ten round non removable box, why would it be any different than a AR with the fixed magazine. As long as it was 922r compliant, would it be legal?

[Mitch]

There is no (California) legal reason you couldn't do that, but remember that every time someone puts a Tapco stock on an SKS, God kills a kitten.

The one weird thing about the SKS is it can't have a detachable magazine. It is singled out for this.

[steel30]

Yes, because it is top load. I believe the detachable mag is the evil feature that requires a mag lock/bullet button when you install a pistol grip, etc.

[Pricate]

Thank you for the reply and there are plenty more kittens out there. If the SKS in questioned was a no refurbish, non shooter type then yes I would agree, but if I am going for Bubba of the year then yes a Tapco will will be fine. Just need more length of pull on the stock. My arms are too long for the standard configuration.

[JDay]

922(r) has to be followed when replacing parts.

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[Pricate]

Yes indeed it does. That is why Tapco has a good reference for what to think about with replacement of parts. The common misconception is three. It is actually no more than 10 foreign parts. (I know I had the misconception) Hence why I want to ask if you could put the stock on in California.

27 CFR 478.39 - ASSEMBLY OF NON-SPORTING SHOTGUNS AND SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES FROM IMPORTED PARTS



(a) No person shall assemble a semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of the imported parts listed in paragraph (c) of this section if the assembled firearm is prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes.



(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:



(1) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or



(2) The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Director under the provisions of Sec. 178.151; or



(3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm.



(c) For purposes of this section, the term imported parts are:



(1) Frames, receivers, receiver castings, forgings or stampings

(2) Barrels

(3) Barrel extensions

(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)

(5) Muzzle attachments

(6) Bolts

(7) Bolt carriers

(8) Operating rods

(9) Gas pistons

(10) Trigger housings

(11) Triggers

(12) Hammers

(13) Sears

(14) Disconnectors

(15) Butt stocks

(16) Pistol grips

(17) Forearms, hand guards

(18) Magazine bodies

(19) Followers

(20) Floor plates

(Taken from Tapco 922r Compliance Section.)