Depends on what you call an AR.
We are playing games here in California, a Colt AR receiver is banned, off list receivers are not, at least yet.
What we can't have is a AR with a pistol grip and ability to have a detachable magazine unless you registered prior to dec 31,1999.
Of course now we have ARs with funny stocks, or the bullet mag release.
A bullet mag release is legal provided you have only a 10 round mag attached, and that bullet mag release still will get you harassed by some cops.
The definition of assault weapons keeps expanding.
In the mid 80's, the anti gunners were targeting the UZI, AK47, Striker 12 and street sweeper shotguns.
When California passed the first assautl weapon's ban, the list had grown to 50 specified guns. ARs and AK's got the monkier of series guns attached to them which allowed more guns to be added to the lists at later dates.
The 1994 Fed AW ban went with the features and most guns were able to be retrofitted to comply.
AB23 was a new AW ban in California that banned guns with one or more military fieatures. They still are arguing over what is a psitol grip.
OF course now the list of banned guns is several hundred.
IF the McCarthy bill ever passes, the next step will be a flat out ban on any semi auto that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
Using the logic that only sporting weapons are allowed, they could even push magazine capacity on rifles/shotguns down to 3 to 5 rounds.
The AR platform is taking a licking, but still is ticking, even her in California.
Trouble is it needs help.
A good ruling on "Heller" could help us here in California.
Nicki
