Can i own a pistol grip in california?

California’s gun laws are pretty strict, especially when it comes to pistol grips and "featureless" builds. Here’s the deal: if your rifle has a pistol grip, it’s considered an "assault weapon" under CA law unless you make it "featureless." A featureless build means no pistol grip, no flash hider, no collapsible stock, and no vertical foregrip. Instead, you’d use something like a fin grip or a fixed stock to stay compliant.

If you want to keep a pistol grip, you’d need to go the "fixed magazine" route, where the magazine can’t be removed without disassembling the firearm. But honestly, most people in CA go featureless to avoid the hassle.

Most people go featureless because it’s less of a headache—think fin grips or fixed stocks. But if you’re set on a pistol grip, you’ll need to make sure the magazine is permanently fixed. Either way, CA laws are super specific and can change, so definitely check the CA DOJ website or talk to a local expert before buying anything. Good luck navigating the CA gun laws—it’s a jungle out there!