California DOJ Announces New Juggernaut AR-15 Rifles Are Banned!!!

Published on February 12, 2022
Duration: 10:12

The California Department of Justice has issued a cease and desist letter to Juggernaut Tactical, declaring their F9, F10, and F15 'featureless' AR-15 rifles to be illegal assault weapons under California law. The DOJ's determination hinges on the interpretation of the pistol grip's design, specifically whether the web of the trigger hand can be placed below the top of the exposed trigger. Juggernaut's arguments for their rifles being featureless were rejected by the DOJ, which cited specific sections of the California Penal Code.

Quick Summary

The California Department of Justice has declared Juggernaut Tactical's F9, F10, and F15 AR-15 rifles to be illegal assault weapons. The ban, based on California Penal Code Section 30515, stems from the interpretation that the pistol grip design allows the trigger hand's web to be placed below the trigger. This action prohibits their sale and possession in California, with felony penalties for manufacturers and misdemeanor penalties for possession.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the California DOJ ban Juggernaut Tactical's AR-15 rifles?

The California Department of Justice banned Juggernaut Tactical's F9, F10, and F15 AR-15 rifles because they were deemed illegal assault weapons. The DOJ's determination was based on the interpretation that the rifles' pistol grip design allows the web of the trigger hand to be placed beneath or below the top of the exposed trigger, violating California Penal Code Section 30515.

What are the legal consequences for Juggernaut Tactical and California residents regarding these rifles?

For Juggernaut Tactical, manufacturing, selling, or distributing these rifles in California is prohibited under Penal Code Section 30600(a), a felony punishable by up to eight years in prison. For California residents, mere possession of these rifles is a misdemeanor offense under Penal Code Section 30605(a).

What specific California Penal Code sections are relevant to the Juggernaut Tactical AR-15 ban?

The California DOJ cited California Penal Code Section 30515(a)(1)(A) for classifying the rifles as assault weapons, Section 30600(a) for prohibiting their sale and distribution, and Section 30605(a) for making possession a misdemeanor offense.

What actions must Juggernaut Tactical take following the DOJ's cease and desist letter?

Juggernaut Tactical must immediately cease all sales, manufacturing, and distribution of the F9, F10, and F15 rifles in California. They must also cancel pending transactions, notify purchasers, and retrieve any rifles already delivered to dealers or customers.

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