Hi-Cap Exemption for LEOs?

[ParallaxTactical.com]

Hi there,

An officer recently inquired about my rebuild kits. It is his intention to buy them and build them into hi-cap magazines (Post Jan 1, 2000.) I'm aware there are exemptions for LEOs for high capacity magazines, but I couldn't find the relevant penal code sections.

My question is: 1) Is it legal for an officer to buy rebuild kits (parts) and build them into a hi-cap magazine? 2) Where are the relevant penal code sections?

Thanks!

[Requiem]

howserbout military?

[eta34]

Just for clarification, I am the one who asked. I am looking for hi-cap mags, not to build rebuild kits into hi-caps.

[9mmdude]

Here is the exemption under 12020 pc for Peace Officers: It states 12020 PC does not apply under the following conditions with the below paragraph being the exemption.

The sale to, lending to, transfer to, purchase by, receipt
of, or importation into this state of, a large-capacity magazine by a sworn peace officer as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of his or her duties.

The officer could buy them outright but I don't believe manufacturing them would be legal.

[jksupplyco]

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/exemptpo.php

[Jwood562]

Here is the exemption under 12020 pc for Peace Officers: It states 12020 PC does not apply under the following conditions with the below paragraph being the exemption.

The sale to, lending to, transfer to, purchase by, receipt
of, or importation into this state of, a large-capacity magazine by a sworn peace officer as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 who is authorized to carry a firearm in the course and scope of his or her duties.

The officer could buy them outright but I don't believe manufacturing them would be legal.

what do you mean manufacturer? you mean a LEO cannot put together a "rebuild kit" sold by a non-LEO?

[9mmdude]

Read what the exemption in 12020 states: Nothing about manufacturing a magazine. I am not saying it makes sense I am saying the law does not allow it.

I never said it made any sense!

[PRKArms]

Just for clarification, I am the one who asked. I am looking for hi-cap mags, not to build rebuild kits into hi-caps.

Call us we can help!

[tyrist]

They cannot manufacture one....now a very real argument could be made that he just bought a hi cap disassembled and was not manufacturing.

[Ron-Solo]

On somewhat related note, get your hi-caps before you retire. My partner and I stopped by our favorite gun store on our way back from him exchanging his active credentials for his retirement credentials after 29 years. He asked about buying another hi-cap and was told he couldn't buy them anymore. Just shows you how freaking stupid our laws have become.

I'm going out in two years, so I'm stocking up boys and girls.

Aloha!

[ParallaxTactical.com]

Thanks for the responses, we both learned something today!

Luckily, the customer found a local store that could sell him hi-cap magazines.

[BigDogatPlay]

Just for clarification, I am the one who asked. I am looking for hi-cap mags, not to build rebuild kits into hi-caps.

If you are anywhere near the North (SF) Bay, contact...

Markell Inc.
1520 Mark West Springs Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA
707-573-0792

Great guy whose primary focus is LEO.

[Jonathan Doe]

I just bought three 20 round factory magazines from Sig for my P226 delivered to me this week at a great price. No problem, period.

[yzErnie]

He asked about buying another hi-cap and was told he couldn't buy them anymore. Just shows you how freaking stupid our laws have become.

Retired LEO's can buy non-roster guns. There is no reason they cannot buy high cap mags.

[9mmdude]

Retired LEO's can't do either. You are not a peace officer once you retire.