Journalist Writes Anti Gun Article, Commits' several crimes....

Published on November 17, 2021
Duration: 22:17

This video critically analyzes a journalist's attempt to build a 'ghost gun' in California, highlighting numerous legal missteps and misinterpretations of state firearm laws. The instructor, Reno May, details the specific requirements for legally manufacturing firearms in California, including serialization, barrel length, and action type for polymer-based firearms. He argues that the journalist's actions resulted in the creation of an unsafe and unserialized handgun, leading to potential criminal charges.

Quick Summary

In California, building a Polymer 80 pistol legally requires a barrel over six inches, an overall length over ten inches, and a single-shot or bolt-action mechanism. A permanently affixed serial number on a heavy metal insert is also mandatory. Failure to meet these criteria results in an unsafe, unserialized handgun, which is illegal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Journalist's Legal Missteps
  2. 00:47Sponsor: USCCA
  3. 01:09Article Overview: Building a Ghost Gun
  4. 02:18JSD Supply & Polymer 80 Lower Receiver
  5. 03:08Ghost Guns in Violent Crimes
  6. 04:53Journalist's Goal: Ease of Building
  7. 06:32California's Legal Homemade Firearm Requirements
  8. 08:01Polymer 80 Legality in CA
  9. 09:22Specific CA Pistol Build Requirements
  10. 10:02Journalist's Crimes: Unsafe Handgun, Unserialized
  11. 10:53Additional Crimes Committed
  12. 12:36Assistance in Manufacturing: Illegal Build Party?
  13. 14:22Giffords Law Center Statistics & Definition Issues
  14. 15:17Possession vs. Criminal Intent
  15. 16:31Comparing Gun Building to Burglary
  16. 17:36Assembly Time & Fitment Challenges
  17. 19:02Unlawful Transfer of Firearm & Unsafe Handgun
  18. 20:21Ammunition Purchase Failure: Proof of Non-Compliance
  19. 21:35Final Warning: Avoid Jail Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the legal requirements for building a homemade firearm in California?

In California, you must apply for a unique serial number from the DOJ. For polymer pistols, the barrel must exceed six inches, the overall length must be over ten inches, and it must be single-shot or bolt-action. The serial number must be permanently affixed to a heavy metal insert within the frame.

Can you legally build a Polymer 80 pistol in California?

No, you cannot legally build a standard Polymer 80 pistol in California without significant modifications. It must meet specific requirements like a barrel over six inches, overall length over ten inches, and a single-shot or bolt-action mechanism, along with a permanently affixed serial number on a metal insert.

What crimes did the journalist commit by building a ghost gun in California?

The journalist committed several crimes, including creating an unsafe handgun, possessing an unserialized firearm, and potentially unlawfully transferring possession of a firearm. He also failed to legally register the firearm, which prevented him from purchasing ammunition.

Why is a journalist's attempt to build a ghost gun in California legally problematic?

The journalist failed to comply with California's stringent laws for homemade firearms, such as obtaining a serial number, meeting specific dimensional and functional requirements for pistols, and properly registering the firearm. His actions resulted in an illegal, unserialized, and unsafe handgun.

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