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"
GoldenAim_3
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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.
waveslayer
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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
ptgarcia
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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.
waveslayer
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Nope, they are scary! Ha ha
huntinghuasna
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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!
huntinghuasna
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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!
waveslayer
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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?
