Molon Labe!
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Is the Saiga 308 sonsidered an "assualt weapon" incalifornia? I have been told that they are illegal to buy.
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Saiga-308 legal questions
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AK Series Weapons
The following pages show markings and illustrations of AK series weapons subsequently identified as
Roberti-Roos assault weapons as a result of the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Kasler v. Lockyer on
August 16, 2000. Listed weapons were required to be purchased on or before August 16, 2000 and registered
as assault weapons on or before January 23, 2001, with the exception of original Category 1 (Roberti-Roos)
assault weapons, which were required to be registered on or before March 31, 1992. Category 1 weapon
models on the list are noted with asterisks.
The markings on each of these firearms can usually be found on the receiver. In some cases, the markings
appear on the trundle (between the barrel and the receiver).
Caliber has no bearing on a weapon’s status as a series weapon and should be disregarded when making an
identification. For example, a ROMAK AK-47 is a series weapon whether it is in .223 cal, .308 cal, or 7.62
X 39 mm.
The makes and models provided in this guide include those which the Department of Justice was able to
locate prior to printing this booklet. It is probable that some series weapons unknown to the Department of
Justice are in circulation. If you encounter a suspected series weapon that is not specifically identified in
this booklet, please contact the Firearms Division at (916) 227-3703 for identification of that weapon.
Additional assault weapon models as they are identified will be included in future versions of this guide and
will be posted on our web site at http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/awguide/.
AK Series Weapons
AK Series markings include, but are not limited to, the following:
Penal Code § 12276(e)
<snip>
Kalashnikov USA
Hunter Rifle /Saiga
</snip>
The following pages show markings and illustrations of AK series weapons subsequently identified as
Roberti-Roos assault weapons as a result of the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Kasler v. Lockyer on
August 16, 2000. Listed weapons were required to be purchased on or before August 16, 2000 and registered
as assault weapons on or before January 23, 2001, with the exception of original Category 1 (Roberti-Roos)
assault weapons, which were required to be registered on or before March 31, 1992. Category 1 weapon
models on the list are noted with asterisks.
The markings on each of these firearms can usually be found on the receiver. In some cases, the markings
appear on the trundle (between the barrel and the receiver).
Caliber has no bearing on a weapon’s status as a series weapon and should be disregarded when making an
identification. For example, a ROMAK AK-47 is a series weapon whether it is in .223 cal, .308 cal, or 7.62
X 39 mm.
The makes and models provided in this guide include those which the Department of Justice was able to
locate prior to printing this booklet. It is probable that some series weapons unknown to the Department of
Justice are in circulation. If you encounter a suspected series weapon that is not specifically identified in
this booklet, please contact the Firearms Division at (916) 227-3703 for identification of that weapon.
Additional assault weapon models as they are identified will be included in future versions of this guide and
will be posted on our web site at http://caag.state.ca.us/firearms/awguide/.
AK Series Weapons
AK Series markings include, but are not limited to, the following:
Penal Code § 12276(e)
<snip>
Kalashnikov USA
Hunter Rifle /Saiga
</snip>
Molon Labe!
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Does that mean they are legal to buy?
Nevermind, didn't read clearly the first time.
Nevermind, didn't read clearly the first time.
Molon Labe!
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Is the VEPR and the VEPRII considered to be in the AK family?
9mmepiphany
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yes, anything coming off an ak platform is now illegal including shotguns