Are pre-ban rifles like Colt Sporter Match HBAR exempt from AWB?

[PogoJack]

I have a prevan rifle. If I wanted to take it into California legally, would I need to get a grip fin or one of those non-protruding grips?

I am inclined to believe the answer is yes but just checking.

thanks!

[Citadelgrad87]

There is no "pre ban" recognized. Way back when, there was a registration period. Anything named or configured an aw config got registered and is grandfathered. After that, the grip fins and other solutions kicked in.

AFAIK, if that rifle is on "the list", and it didn't get registered in the 1990s, it can't come in no matter what you do to it. An identical rifle that's not on the list can be configured legally.

[PogoJack]

There is no "pre ban" recognized. Way back when, there was a registration period. Anything named or configured an aw config got registered and is grandfathered. After that, the grip fins and other solutions kicked in.

AFAIK, if that rifle is on "the list", and it didn't get registered in the 1990s, it can't come in no matter what you do to it. An identical rifle that's not on the list can be configured legally.

Thank you for the explanation. I’m a big fan btw.

Well looks like I can’t take that one with me. I don’t really want to buy a Mini-14 Ranch Rifle for going into CA but it looks like I’ll need to now.

Are those still ok? Crowned muzzle, 10 round mag.

[OlderThanDirt]

Most new AR-15s on the market today are not listed by make and model and can easily be configured as a featureless or fixed magazine for the same price, or less, than a new Mini-14. A standard Mini-14 without a flash suppressor and a 10 round magazine would be fine. There are occasionally Mini-14 models that are highly accessorized that can be problematic, and a lot of aftermarket parts like folding stocks that would not be good in California. Prior to the AWB on features, skeleton folding stock mini-14s were very common.

[PogoJack]

Most new AR-15s on the market today are not listed by make and model and can easily be configured as a featureless or fixed magazine for the same price, or less, than a new Mini-14. A standard Mini-14 without a flash suppressor and a 10 round magazine would be fine. There are occasionally Mini-14 models that are highly accessorized that can be problematic, and a lot of aftermarket parts like folding stocks that would not be good in California. Prior to the AWB on features, skeleton folding stock mini-14s were very common.

Thanks for the succinct explanation. Although it would be probably cheaper to have a featureless AR for CA use, I don’t want to own one.

I’m probably going to get a Mini-14 Ranch and then buy an A-TM stock for it., just to spite old Bill Ruger. Either that or buy a Chinese SKS that I’m not worried s about getting confiscated/stolen. The downside of the SKS is the ammo is less available, but it would make a poor man’s Mini-30.

[OlderThanDirt]

Thanks for the succinct explanation. Although it would be probably cheaper to have a featureless AR for CA use, I don’t want to own one.

I’m probably going to get a Mini-14 Ranch and then buy an A-TM stock for it., just to spite old Bill Ruger. Either that or buy a Chinese SKS that I’m not worried s about getting confiscated/stolen. The downside of the SKS is the ammo is less available, but it would make a poor man’s Mini-30.

The A-TM stock is a no go in California. The SKS will have to have its original fixed magazine configuration to be California legal.

[brianm767]

Colt Sporter banned by name, but if your familiar with how to do it, you could swap out the lower with an inexpensive Anderson or PSA , install a fin grip and remove the flash hider. Cheaper than buying a Mini