FIXED MAG SETUP BANNED BY CALIFORNIA DOJ

Published on November 17, 2022
Duration: 11:47

This video explains California's assault weapon ban, focusing on the 'fixed magazine' loophole and the recent actions by the California DOJ against devices like the 'Fifi' (Fixed It For You). It highlights the contradiction between the DOJ's stance on workarounds making the ban constitutional and their declaration that specific workarounds are illegal.

Quick Summary

The California DOJ has banned the 'Fifi' (Fixed It For You) system, which was designed to create a fixed magazine for AR-15s to comply with assault weapon laws. Despite meeting the 'letter of the law' by requiring action disassembly to remove the magazine, the DOJ declared it illegal for violating the 'spirit' of the law, creating a legal contradiction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CA DOJ vs. Fixed Mags
  2. 00:14Reno May's Argument & Physique
  3. 00:23The Fifi Fixed Mag System Explained
  4. 01:10California Assault Weapon Ban Basics
  5. 01:39How Fixed Magazines Work
  6. 02:05Fixed Magazine Capacity Limits
  7. 02:11The Fifi Device Details
  8. 03:07California DOJ's Stance on Fifi
  9. 03:43Legal Definitions: Fixed vs. Detachable Mag
  10. 04:13DOJ Press Release & Cease and Desist
  11. 04:38Letter vs. Spirit of the Law
  12. 05:19Spirit of the Assault Weapon Control Act
  13. 05:52DOJ Declares Fifi Illegal
  14. 06:00Court Cases: Miller & Rupp v. Bonta
  15. 06:27Contradictory DOJ Statements
  16. 06:45Registered Assault Weapons vs. Fifi
  17. 07:19The Legal Paradox
  18. 07:44Inconsistency in CA Gun Laws
  19. 08:04Evolution of CA Firearm Restrictions
  20. 08:47Arbitrary Regulations
  21. 09:25Scary Black Guns vs. Other Firearms
  22. 09:27Post-Bruin Era Arguments
  23. 10:03Current Status of Fifi Possession
  24. 10:21Law Enforcement Enforcement
  25. 11:15Enforcement of Current Laws
  26. 11:18Fifi in Hot Water
  27. 11:22Registered vs. Modified Firearms
  28. 11:43Viewer Opinion & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Fifi' system and why did California ban it?

The 'Fifi' (Fixed It For You) was a device designed to make an AR-15's magazine non-detachable without disassembling the firearm's action, thus complying with California's 'fixed magazine' requirement for assault weapon bans. However, the California DOJ deemed it illegal, stating it broke the 'spirit' of the law.

How does California define an assault weapon regarding magazines?

California law defines an assault weapon as a semi-automatic centerfire rifle without a fixed magazine that possesses certain prohibited features. A fixed magazine is one that cannot be removed from the firearm without disassembling the action.

What is the contradiction in the California DOJ's stance on fixed magazine devices?

The DOJ argues the assault weapon ban is constitutional because workarounds like fixed magazines exist. Yet, they simultaneously declared the 'Fifi' system, a fixed magazine solution, illegal for supposedly violating the 'spirit' of the law, creating a logical inconsistency.

Can I still own a fixed magazine AR-15 in California?

While the 'letter of the law' for fixed magazines might be met by some devices, the California DOJ has actively pursued enforcement against specific systems like the 'Fifi'. It's crucial to stay updated on current DOJ interpretations and enforcement actions, as they can deem even technically compliant devices illegal.

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