California Assault Weapons Ban Regulations Withdrawn

Published on February 15, 2017
Duration: 8:30

This video provides an expert breakdown of the withdrawn regulations concerning California's assault weapons ban, specifically the bullet button requirement. The presenter, with an experienced tone, clarifies the confusion surrounding the Department of Justice's withdrawal of regulations from the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). The video advises against registering AR-15 style firearms as assault weapons due to the current lack of clear regulations and potential for future changes.

Quick Summary

The California bullet button assault weapons ban regulations submitted by the DOJ were withdrawn. The OAL advised withdrawal due to concerns about legality and public impact. AR-15 owners are advised not to register their firearms as assault weapons due to the current regulatory confusion, and instead explore compliance options like featureless builds or Maglock devices.

Chapters

  1. 00:12CA Assault Weapons Ban Update
  2. 00:34Regulations & OAL Process
  3. 01:35Regulations Withdrawn & Confusion
  4. 02:13Reasons for Withdrawal
  5. 03:25Incoming Attorney General Impact
  6. 04:09Potential Outcomes
  7. 04:46Registration Issues
  8. 05:44Advice: Do Not Register
  9. 06:32Compliance vs. Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the California bullet button assault weapons ban regulations?

The Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted regulations for the California bullet button assault weapons ban to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), but these regulations were subsequently withdrawn by the DOJ. This withdrawal has caused confusion among firearm owners.

Why were the California assault weapons ban regulations withdrawn?

The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) advised the DOJ to withdraw the regulations, citing reasons such as them being too overbearing to the public, illegal, or having flaws in their implementation. The DOJ may also be rewriting them under a new Attorney General.

What should AR-15 owners in California do about the assault weapons ban?

The advice given is to not register AR-15 style firearms as assault weapons due to the current lack of clear, finalized regulations. Owners are encouraged to explore compliance options like featureless builds or Maglock devices instead.

Does the California assault weapons ban still stand?

Yes, the underlying California assault weapons ban law remains in effect. The withdrawal pertains specifically to the implementation regulations that were being developed, not the ban itself.

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