April 22nd, 2020
5minute read
Ah, California.
39.5 million Americans call California home.
Thats a bit north of eight percent of the U.S. population.
California has a gross state product of $3 trillion.
Ive been through California a time or three, and it is indeed a gorgeous place.
However, for a red-blooded freedom-loving American patriot like me, there yet lurks a darker side to California.
The Golden State has what are arguably the most draconian, freedom-averse gun laws in the country.
However, Americans living in California want to exercise their Second Amendment rights just like the rest of us.
As a result, Springfield Armory has you longsuffering Californians covered.
This looks a little weird but does not adversely affect the functioning of the rifle.
These guns also come with California-compliant 10-round Magpul PMAGS.
Handguns
Believe it or not, the situation gets murkier with handguns.
Every gun has to be evaluated based upon its unique merits.
Its not nearly enough that a gun might simply be a 1911, for instance.
Each model or variation has to be evaluated and approved individually.
The 10-round magazine limit applies to handguns as well.
All new candidate handguns must have a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect safety.
Specific models already on the list are grandfathered, but all subsequent candidates must include this stuff.
Could This Get More Complicated?
The point is clearly that the state government of California really doesnt trust its citizens with weapons.
The regulatory scheme they have contrived in support of that goal represents death by a thousand cuts.
The approved handgun list shrank by seventy grandfathered guns last year.
During the same period they didnt add any.
Thecurrent listhas 814 approved handguns, with 57 of those being Springfield Armory models.
Of course, theres more.
Transfers of firearms between individuals must involve a background check and be undertaken through a licensed dealer.
You also have to undergo a background check to buy ammunition.
But dont get too discouraged.
Ruminations
The labyrinthine details of California firearms law can admittedly be tough to digest.
Fortunately, Springfield Armory has a function on their website that helps cut through the administrative white noise.
Pick the gun that tickles your fancy and go to the right side drop-down State Compliant click box.
Click Yes and the site will display any special variants configured for the more restrictive states that are available.
The shame of it is that all these convoluted gun regulations clearly just dont work.
California ranks fourteenth in the nation for violent crime per unit population.
California beat out Texas (17th) and New York (25th).
Regardless, Springfield Armory still provides California citizens with quality reliable defensive firearms.
Their spectrum of California-compliant guns is refreshingly expansive.
Stay strong, my brothers and sisters.
And, be sure to vote to protect and promote your Second Amendment rights.
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