The use of a mag-magnet on a featured AR-15 is, arguably, already akin to the manufacture of an un-registered assault weapon. SB249 makes it against the law to possess as well.
A couple of misconceptions I'm seeing people post that are irking me (though I do understand the fear... The CA Penal code is a PITA to read if you're not used to the way it's set up):
- SB249 outlaws magazines with greater than 10 round capacity. (An assault weapon with a FIXED magazine with the ability to hold more than 10 rounds is defined in Penal Code 30515(a)(2)... which is NOT noted in the "conversion kit" definitions paragraph. (Only ones noted are those definitions of "evil featured" detachable magazine rifles, pistols and shotguns. (a)(1), (a)(4) and (a)(7) respectively.)
- SB249 outlaws standard magazine release catches.... A standard magazine release button cannot be used on a "fixed magazine" rifle, only a rifle (AR-15), without a mag catch. A rifle in this state is functionally equivalent to a single-shot bolt action rifle. Therefore, the "when affixed to a firearm with a fixed magazine" does NOT apply.
-SB249 outlaws the bullet button. Same logic as above. Cannot be installed on an already "fixed magazine" rifle.
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