So I’ve been getting into shooting more lately, and I keep hearing about these binary triggers. They sound pretty cool, but I'm honestly confused about the legal stuff. I’m originally from a place where anything goes, so this whole California thing is new for me. I did some googling, but it feels like there's a ton of mixed info out there. Has anyone actually looked into this? Are they legal to own and use in California? I don't want to accidentally break any laws. Would love to hear what others think or if you have any experiences with it!
Binary Triggers Legal Or Nah?
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Saudade
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IANAL!!!
Here's the section of the CA Penal code that may apply:
https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_16930
Read it and decide for yourself. Bear in mind that Franklin Armory states "Not for civilian sales in: CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, RI, and WA"
Here's the section of the CA Penal code that may apply:
https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_16930
Read it and decide for yourself. Bear in mind that Franklin Armory states "Not for civilian sales in: CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, HI, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, RI, and WA"
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Not legal here. Franklin Armory will not even ship to California. I had a buddy who tried to order one and it got canceled. Plenty of fun stuff still legal, just not that.
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What fun stuff, not trying to be a jerk just what?... all other free states have our fun stuff and then some! FRT's are way more fun, Binary is ok.
You can't even set up a rifle without it being illegal here. Thumbholes etc. Stupid laws
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Agreed. I don't want anything wild, I just want a modern gun the way it comes from the factory and in CA most of the time you can't even get that.
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Nope, they are scary! Ha ha
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Legal or not, it's not a type of trigger you want. Pick a quality single or double-stage trigger and learn how to use it. Don't waste your time or money on a binary trigger!
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Let's not be focused on fun stuff; be practical. Even here in CA, we can set up legitimate shooting systems for hunting and defense, do the research, and stay legal!
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Of course you can have legitimate shooting systems, but not the set up I care to have. I prefer a nice 11.5" barrel, running a Hux, or some nice minimal blowback can, collapsible stock, with a normal pistol grip, 30 round mag, with an optional thermal sight for night. Etc...
Can't have it. Why not?
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I agree with you that we should have whatever we want. We need to show up and vote these guys out. Until then, stay frosty!
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There are not enough of us to vote them out. Won't happen
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I believe there are enough of us; we need to spread the good word and show up and vote. If you believe there's no hope, and why should I vote... yes, it "won't happen!"
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With the super majority and free hand outs here in CA, up hill battle
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Over my 77 years, I have modified some of my cars and all my trucks. This is the way for me. Be real, if it's good, it can be Great. That said, I should move to a free state, but I'm not a quitter. I'm staying. So I fight in my small way. This year I've bought one less gun or a case of good wine. I've given $350 to https://www.reformcalifornia.org/. I did some door-to-door work armed with a petition. Fighting is hard; going door to door for me is very hard.
The force behind R F C is Carol DeNaio has been getting beaten up exposing the corruption and waste, but the gears are turning for Truth.
The force behind R F C is Carol DeNaio has been getting beaten up exposing the corruption and waste, but the gears are turning for Truth.
I'm staying and fighting also, Steve, and in fact, I'll be finding out next week what's going on with my settlement offer.
I'm actually going to look at a piece of hunting property, located about 45 minutes from my house. My friend currently hunts on it, and it has springs and creeks that are active all year, I'm told. I don't know if I can afford it though, it has a small a-frame cabin on it, and is setup off grid. If I was to buy something like that, I would keep it undeveloped.
I think Carl DeMaio's intentions are good, and I support him, just not sure how much impact we can have here in California, we first need to have a change of Governors. I am not sure how likely that is, because rumors are circulating that the Dems will take back the white house in 2028. I will never vote for them, AFAICT.
We need more Carl DeMaio's in the state legislation, but I fear he's too little too late.
Our best hope is that either Bianco or Hilton will get into office.
I'm actually going to look at a piece of hunting property, located about 45 minutes from my house. My friend currently hunts on it, and it has springs and creeks that are active all year, I'm told. I don't know if I can afford it though, it has a small a-frame cabin on it, and is setup off grid. If I was to buy something like that, I would keep it undeveloped.
I think Carl DeMaio's intentions are good, and I support him, just not sure how much impact we can have here in California, we first need to have a change of Governors. I am not sure how likely that is, because rumors are circulating that the Dems will take back the white house in 2028. I will never vote for them, AFAICT.
We need more Carl DeMaio's in the state legislation, but I fear he's too little too late.
Our best hope is that either Bianco or Hilton will get into office.
I have to confess...well, no I don't, I'm not catholic, but I was going through my bills, and was reminded that the real estate agent that sold our house for us, a friend of the family, gave me a $500 check. I wasn't going to cash it, although her and her son got a nice fee for the sale of our home, they sold it quickly and I really appreciated it...if I didn't take it my wife would be really upset with me.
The Japanese always need to give gifts, for any occasion, they send a gift. Let's say you attend a wedding, you give them a gift, but then they send you a gift in return...so they send everyone the same gift, usually some type of plates or Japanese memorabilia.
but then I started to think..."Self, that's a pair of boots from Origin USA...so that's what I did. I deposited into my account and ordered a pair of Origin boots. I ordered the moc toe version, I hope they're wide enough. I ordered wide. If not, they're going back.
The other thing I would like to get on Black Friday is a belt. Their belts look awesome. They have stitching all the way around the edge, unlike Hank's Belts who advertises on IG/YT a lot. His belts cost more and don't look as nice as the Origin belts. First I am waiting to try the boots on...and should have them while the BF sale is going on...they currently want $77 for a belt. Hank's belts are about $100. I ordered these moc toe boots with steel toes. Probably sacrilege but wear this type of boot when I go hunting.
The reason is I wear this type of steel toe boot in my shop more than I go hunting.
