AOW build still ok in CA?

[Bart1015]

Hello all,

A few years ago I bought a Remington 870 as a factory pistol grip (no buttstock) so I could build an AOW like a Serbu Super Shorty. However, time got in the way and I never started the project.

When I initially bough the gun I made sure it was a factory P-grip (no stock), and I was planning to create a Gun Trust to make the process smoother.

I still want to move forward with the project but I cannot find any recent info on how to make it happen. With all the changes in the law, is making an AOW 12 gauge pump gun still legal?

If so, I will be looking for a gunsmith or dealer that can help me through the process? Of course I would be willing to pay for the help. Any recommendations?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Brett

[Quiet]

None of the changes to CA laws within the last two decades have affected the legality of a manually operated Title 2 AOW in CA.

As long as you obtained BATFE approval to make a Title 2 AOW, it is CA legal to make and possess a manually operated Title 2 AOW in CA.
^Submit a ATF Form 1 to make a Title 2 AOW with $200 to BATFE NFA branch for approval.

Title 2 AOW are not exempt from CA assault weapons laws, so in order to be CA legal they must be configured in a manner that does not classify the firearm as an assault weapon under CA laws.
^This is something that only applies to semi-auto Title 2 AOW.

Once you obtain BATFE approval and your $200 tax stamp, it will then be legal to reduce the lengths of your Title 1 Other (Remington 870 PGO) to make it into a Title 2 AOW and then engrave your info on the Title 2 AOW.

[Bart1015]

None of the changes to CA laws within the last two decades have affected the legality of a manually operated Title 2 AOW in CA.

Once you obtain BATFE approval and your $200 tax stamp, it will then be legal to reduce the lengths of your Title 1 Other (Remington 870 PGO) to make it into a Title 2 AOW and then engrave your info on the Title 2 AOW.

Fantastic, thank you.

Now, it's time to for me to figure out all the details.

Brett

[sigstroker]

There's at least one detailed thread on the process on this site.

[Bart1015]

There's at least one detailed thread on the process on this site.

Sigstroker,

You are correct, however the thread that I found had conflicting info and I want to make sure I am doing everything correct/legal.

Figured I would ask about it in the FFL section because an FFL dealer (maybe not an FFL employee), would have a valid take on the legality.

Brett