50bmg is LEGAL in California!!! Mostly - 50 caliber misconceptions

Published on May 19, 2020
Duration: 5:34

This video clarifies the legality of 50 BMG firearms in California. While 50 BMG rifles are classified as assault weapons and are illegal, other firearm configurations chambered in 50 BMG, such as 'Title 1 Others' (e.g., crew-served firearms like the Browning M2 or 1919), are legal. The presenter explains that the law specifically targets 'rifles' and does not encompass these 'other' firearm types. For those seeking a Barrett sniper rifle experience, the 416 Barrett is presented as a legal alternative in California.

Quick Summary

In California, 50 BMG rifles are illegal as they are classified as assault weapons. However, other firearm configurations chambered in 50 BMG, such as 'Title 1 Others' (e.g., crew-served weapons like the Browning M2) and certain pistols like the Desert Eagle in 50 AE, are legal. The 416 Barrett is a legal alternative for a high-powered rifle experience.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 50 Caliber in California
  2. 00:17Commonly Available 50 Caliber Firearms
  3. 00:40Why 50 BMG Isn't Expressly Illegal
  4. 00:57The Illegality of 50 BMG Rifles
  5. 01:23The Concept of 'Title 1 Other' Firearms
  6. 01:41Defining Pistols and Rifles in California
  7. 01:5950 BMG Options: The 'Other' Category
  8. 02:07Examples: Browning 1919 and M2
  9. 02:47Legal Possession of 50 BMG 'Others'
  10. 03:13Cannot Own a 50 BMG Rifle
  11. 03:24The 416 Barrett Alternative
  12. 03:38Understanding the 416 Cartridge
  13. 04:06Cost of High-Caliber Firearms
  14. 04:23Clearing Up 50 BMG Confusion
  15. 04:48Personal 50 AE Desert Eagle Acquisition

Frequently Asked Questions

Are 50 BMG rifles legal in California?

No, 50 BMG rifles are specifically classified as assault weapons by the state of California and are therefore illegal to own. The law targets 'rifles' in this caliber.

What is a 'Title 1 Other' firearm in California?

A 'Title 1 Other' is a firearm that California law does not classify as either a pistol or a rifle. This category often includes firearms not designed to be fired with one hand or shouldered, such as certain crew-served weapons.

Can you own other 50 caliber firearms in California besides rifles?

Yes, while 50 BMG rifles are illegal, other firearms chambered in 50 caliber, like the Desert Eagle in 50 Action Express or crew-served firearms classified as 'Title 1 Others', are legal in California.

What is a legal alternative to a 50 BMG rifle in California?

For those seeking a high-powered rifle experience similar to a Barrett 50 BMG, the 416 Barrett is a legal alternative in California. It uses a necked-down cartridge based on the 50 BMG case.

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