Reload your AK rifle fast and easy, even in California!

Published on April 26, 2016
Duration: 11:14

This guide details the installation and use of the AK H.A.M.M.R., a tool designed to ease magazine changes on California-compliant AK rifles. Expert instructor Joel Persinger explains how the device works with 'bullet cages' and its legal implications for both 'featured' and 'featureless' rifles in California. The AK H.A.M.M.R. can be used temporarily on featured rifles or permanently installed on featureless configurations for enhanced functionality.

Quick Summary

The AK H.A.M.M.R. (Hybrid Adaptive Magnetic Magazine Release) is a tool designed to ease magazine changes on California-compliant AK rifles. It helps overcome the restrictions of 'bullet cages' by acting as a magnetic aid or extension, allowing for faster reloads. However, permanent attachment is only legal on 'featureless' AK configurations to avoid felony charges.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to AK H.A.M.M.R.
  2. 00:47California Bullet Button Law Explained
  3. 01:26AR vs. AK Compliance Tools
  4. 02:24Demonstrating Mag Change Difficulty
  5. 02:50AK H.A.M.M.R. Tool Features
  6. 03:07Using AK H.A.M.M.R. for Quick Mag Changes
  7. 03:49Legal Compliance in California
  8. 05:14AK H.A.M.M.R. on Featureless Rifle
  9. 06:21Permanent Installation on Saiga
  10. 07:51Temporary Use Outside California
  11. 08:17Conclusion and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AK H.A.M.M.R. and why is it useful in California?

The AK H.A.M.M.R. (Hybrid Adaptive Magnetic Magazine Release) is a tool designed to help AK rifle owners comply with California's 'bullet cage' law. This law requires a tool to release the magazine, and the H.A.M.M.R. facilitates quicker magazine changes by acting as an extension or magnetic aid.

Can the AK H.A.M.M.R. be permanently attached to an AK rifle in California?

Yes, but only on 'featureless' AK-style rifles. Permanently attaching the AK H.A.M.M.R. to a 'featured' rifle (one with a pistol grip, adjustable stock, etc.) in California is illegal and constitutes a felony.

How does the AK H.A.M.M.R. work with California's bullet cage law?

California's bullet cage law obstructs the standard magazine release. The AK H.A.M.M.R. uses magnets to attach to the magazine release mechanism, allowing for easier manipulation and magazine extraction, even when the bullet cage is in place.

What are the legal implications of using the AK H.A.M.M.R. in California?

For 'featured' AKs, the H.A.M.M.R. must be used temporarily. Permanent attachment or connecting it via a lanyard to a featured rifle is a felony. On 'featureless' AKs, permanent installation is legal and enhances magazine release functionality.

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