NRATV Live | Buying an AR in California - 12/15/16

Published on January 4, 2017
Duration: 4:00

This video discusses the impact of California's new AR-15 ban, focusing on the 'Bullet Button' workaround and its subsequent prohibition. It highlights the difficulty of purchasing firearms in California and contrasts it with the process in Texas. The segment emphasizes the legal complexities and the perceived lack of logic behind the state's gun laws, suggesting they target the appearance of firearms rather than actual threats.

Quick Summary

California's AR-15 ban, effective after December 31, 2016, prohibited the sale of firearms in certain configurations, including those using the 'Bullet Button' workaround for fixed magazines. Owners of previously purchased AR-15s had to register them by 2018 to avoid felony charges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00California's Strict Gun Laws
  2. 00:11Carly Twist's AR-15 Purchase
  3. 00:39Tactical Gear and Guns, Santa Maria
  4. 00:56AR-15 Ban Deadline
  5. 01:02The Bullet Button Explained
  6. 01:15Magazine Release Difference
  7. 01:44New Fixed Magazine Mechanism
  8. 02:01Reloading Process
  9. 02:14Logic Behind the Ban
  10. 02:34Lack of Public Awareness
  11. 02:51Criminals vs. Law-Abiding Citizens
  12. 03:00Root Causes of Gun Violence
  13. 03:08Impact on Gun Stores
  14. 03:37Contrast with Texas Gun Laws
  15. 03:45Sadness for California

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the 'Bullet Button' in California?

The 'Bullet Button' was a device used in California to make AR-15s legal by requiring a tool, like a bullet or pen, to eject the magazine. This created a fixed magazine configuration, which was a workaround for previous assault weapon bans.

When did California ban the sale of AR-15s?

California banned the sale of AR-15s in their then-current configuration after December 31, 2016. This meant that firearms with features like the 'Bullet Button' could no longer be legally purchased in the state.

What are the legal implications for AR-15 owners in California after the ban?

For AR-15s purchased before the ban, owners had until 2018 to register them with the state. Failure to register could result in felony possession charges for an assault rifle.

How does buying a gun in California compare to Texas?

Buying a gun in California is described as a very extensive and difficult process due to strict laws. In contrast, Texas is presented as a state where firearm purchases are more straightforward, aligning with constitutional rights.

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