Folding Stock AR15=ILLEGAL in California - Viable Alternative?

Published on September 16, 2024
Duration: 10:44

This video explores the Fold AR MOA, a folding upper receiver designed as a legal alternative to folding stocks for AR-15s in California. The presenter explains California's Penal Code 30515, which defines assault weapons based on features and overall length, making traditional folding stocks problematic. The Fold AR MOA allows for a compact, backpackable firearm without violating these laws by folding the upper receiver itself.

Quick Summary

In California, folding stocks on AR-15s are often illegal due to Penal Code 30515, which prohibits rifles under 30 inches in their shortest fireable configuration. The Fold AR MOA offers a legal alternative by folding the upper receiver itself, creating a highly compact and backpackable firearm without violating state laws.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Folding Stocks Illegal in CA
  2. 00:14Introducing the Fold AR MOA
  3. 01:39How the Fold AR MOA Works
  4. 03:39Why This Design is Legal in CA
  5. 05:11California Penal Code 30515 Explained
  6. 06:04Overall Length Measurement Rules
  7. 07:05System Robustness and Zero Shift
  8. 08:00Fold AR on AR Pistols
  9. 09:04AR-15 Industry & Innovation
  10. 10:40Conclusion & Viewer Feedback

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are folding stocks illegal on AR-15s in California?

California's Penal Code 30515 defines assault weapons, including semi-auto centerfire rifles with an overall length under 30 inches. Traditional folding stocks can reduce an AR-15's length below this threshold when folded, making them illegal. The shortest fireable configuration is used for measurement.

What is the Fold AR MOA and how is it legal in California?

The Fold AR MOA is an upper receiver that folds, rather than a folding stock. This design allows the AR-15 to become significantly more compact while maintaining an overall length that complies with California's assault weapon laws, avoiding the 30-inch minimum length requirement.

How does the Fold AR MOA compare to traditional folding stocks for compactness?

Unlike folding stocks that only save the length of the stock itself, the Fold AR MOA folds the entire upper receiver. This results in a much more compact firearm, making a 16-inch rifle effectively half its size when folded, ideal for storage and transport.

Does the Fold AR MOA system affect the firearm's zero?

According to the presenter, the Fold AR MOA system has shown no significant zero shift after repeated folding and unfolding. While individual results may vary, the testing indicated reliable return to zero for practical purposes.

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