Originally posted by Technophile
I'm not a lawyer but according to the laws as reported by the NRA, a M90 isn't an Assault Weapon. Sounds like you are good to go.
Bet that is expensive as hell in kalifornia though!
Saiga should be OK too. Semiauto with a detachable magazine but NO folder. Now there is a slug gun!!!
Here's the 94 NFA law:
"A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of the following features:
1. a folding or telescoping stock.
2. a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
3. a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds.
4. an ability to accept a detachable magazine."
Here's Kaliban's 2000 law:
"Effective January 1, 2000, the definition of "assault weapon" also includes any of the following: (1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following: (A) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon. (B) A thumbhole stock. (C) A folding or telescoping stock. (D) A grenade launcher or flare launcher. (E) A flash suppressor. (F) A forward pistol grip. (2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds. (3) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches. (4) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following: (A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer. (B) A second handgrip. (C) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the weapon without burning his or her hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel. (D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip. (5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following: (A) A folding or telescoping stock. (B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.
(7) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.
(b) "Assault weapon" does not include any antique firearm. (c) The following definitions shall apply under this section: (1) "Magazine" shall mean any ammunition feeding device. (2) "Capacity to accept more than 10 rounds" shall mean capable of accommodating more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include a feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds. (3) "Antique firearm" means any firearm manufactured prior to January 1, 1899. Firearms that fit the above descriptions which were possessed on December 31, 1999 can be kept if they are registered between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2000. Firearms that are on the Roberti-Roos list, but not currently validly registered, cannot now be registered."
Anybody confused yet? Looks like a Benelli with a fixed stock and a 5 cap mag is legal in Kaliban. However, the Saiga is illegal seeing it is a detachable mag shotgun. And look what they made our beautiful AR-15 into...
http://www.gogogadgets.net/
Grrrrrrrr...