CA LEGAL SAWED OF 12G - LEGAL NFA AOW IN CALIFORNIA?

Published on April 25, 2024
Duration: 0:55

This content explains how to legally convert a Maverick 88 shotgun into an NFA Any Other Weapon (AOW) in California. It emphasizes that the firearm must never have had a stock and requires an approved ATF Form 1 with a $200 tax stamp to legally possess a barrel under 18 inches and an overall length under 26 inches. The speaker, Reno May, highlights that without this registration, such modifications would result in an illegal Short-Barreled Shotgun (SBS).

Quick Summary

In California, a 12-gauge shotgun can be legally modified to have a barrel under 18 inches and an overall length under 26 inches by registering it as an NFA Any Other Weapon (AOW). This requires filing an ATF Form 1 and paying a $200 tax stamp, ensuring the firearm has never had a stock. Without this registration, such modifications would result in an illegal Short-Barreled Shotgun (SBS).

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introducing the Maverick 88
  2. 00:17WOOX Furniture and SBS Laws
  3. 00:29AOW Legality in California
  4. 00:43Call to Action and WOOX Promotion

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a 12-gauge shotgun be legally made into a 'sawed-off' style firearm in California?

In California, a 12-gauge shotgun can be legally modified to have a barrel under 18 inches and an overall length under 26 inches by registering it as an NFA Any Other Weapon (AOW). This requires filing an ATF Form 1 and paying a $200 tax stamp, ensuring the firearm has never had a stock.

What are the legal requirements for an NFA AOW in California regarding stocks and barrel length?

For an NFA AOW in California, the firearm must have a barrel less than 18 inches and an overall length less than 26 inches. Crucially, it must not have a stock, unless the overall length exceeds 26 inches and a vertical grip is present. This requires an approved ATF Form 1 and tax stamp.

What is the difference between an NFA AOW and a Short-Barreled Shotgun (SBS)?

An SBS is a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches or an overall length under 26 inches. An AOW is a broader NFA category. A shotgun with these dimensions can be legally possessed as an AOW if registered with the ATF via Form 1 and tax stamp, otherwise, it's an illegal SBS.

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