For California AR-15 owners, dealing with the state’s strict firearm regulations can feel frustrating. But staying compliant doesn’t mean you have to compromise on performance or customization. At Wing Tactical, we’re here to make the process easier. With our selection of CA-compliant AR-15 parts, you can build or modify your rifle to meet legal requirements while keeping it functional, reliable, and uniquely yours.
Making Sense of California’s AR-15 Laws
California law imposes restrictions on AR-15 configurations, including bans on detachable magazines, pistol grips, collapsible stocks, and flash hiders. These regulations leave AR-15 owners with three main compliance options:
- Featureless Build: Replace restricted features like pistol grips and collapsible stocks, allowing the use of detachable magazines.
- Fixed-Magazine Setup: Install devices that permanently fix the magazine to the firearm.
- Non-Semi-Automatic Conversion: Modify your AR-15 to operate as a manually-cycled firearm, completely removing the semi-automatic action from its design.
At Wing Tactical, we provide the components you need for any of these configurations, simplifying the compliance process without sacrificing your rifle’s reliability or functionality.
Featureless Build:
Replace restricted features like pistol grips and collapsible stocks, allowing the use of detachable magazines.
Fixed-Magazine Setup:
Install devices that permanently fix the magazine to the firearm.
Non-Semi-Automatic Conversion:
Modify your AR-15 to operate as a manually-cycled firearm, completely removing the semi-automatic action from its design.
At Wing Tactical, we provide the components you need for any of these configurations, simplifying the compliance process without sacrificing your rifle’s reliability or functionality.
Three Paths to Be CA-Compliance
1. Featureless Build
A featureless AR-15 removes restricted features like pistol grips, flash hiders, and collapsible stocks, allowing the firearm to use detachable magazines. This configuration lets you reload easily while staying compliant with California law. Popular parts for featureless builds include:
- Fin Grips: Replace standard pistol grips with designs that eliminate a "pistol-style" hold while maintaining control.
- Fixed Stocks: Replace collapsible stocks to remove the restricted feature.
- Muzzle Brakes: Reduce recoil and muzzle rise without functioning as a flash hider, keeping your build legal.
2. Fixed-Magazine Setup
A fixed-magazine configuration meets California’s definition by securing the magazine so it can only be removed after disassembling the firearm’s action. This setup allows AR-15s to retain certain restricted features, such as pistol grips or collapsible stocks, while ensuring legal compliance. Key components for fixed-magazine builds include:
- Fixed Magazine Devices: Tools like magazine locks ensure magazines remain attached to the firearm.
3. Non-Semi-Automatic Conversion
For AR-15 owners who prefer a simpler compliance option, converting the rifle to a non-semi-automatic weapon is an effective solution. By removing the semi-automatic action, the firearm no longer falls under California’s "assault weapon" classification. This option works well for those who don’t rely on rapid firing and want a straightforward path to legal compliance.
Popular conversion options include:
- Manually-Cycled Bolt Kits: Replace the gas system to require manual cycling for each shot, effectively turning the firearm into a bolt-action rifle.
- Gas Block Modifications: Disable the gas system to ensure the firearm operates without semi-automatic functionality.
This approach removes semi-auto opera
Build Confidently with Wing Tactical
Compliance doesn’t have to mean compromise. With Wing Tactical’s CA-compliant AR-15 parts, you can create a rifle that balances legal requirements with top-tier performance. Explore our collection today to find the right components for your build.