PETE80 the SKS is not illegal yet here in California. The only illegal SKS are the one's with detachable magazines. And I dont think anyone in their right mind will register their guns or turn them in. I just received my SKS yesterday and I shot it, it reminds me of the M1 garand in a way, but with a foreing touch. My SKS is weird but beutiful, the metal finish is like a stainless steel finish, sort of like the color "gunmetal". Anyways it came with a 20" barrel, sling, manual, original 10rd.& 20rd. Chinese magazine, and a synthetic hogue rubberize type stock, and all matching serial(model) numbers. I am proud I purchase this firearm. I shot it and it did not give me any problems. I purchase different types of ammo and the best is the Wolf brand ammo. Anyways happy shooting everyone. See you later.