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SSE FIREARMS

Remember the guys who sat back and refused to order magazines during Freedom Week because they were sure that someday the DOJ would come around and throw them in jail? I bet the OP was one of those guys.
Definitely did not just sit and pass on that
Here’s the difference are you going to a store pay cash no paper trail no registration paperwork involved so how would they even know I’m not as dumb as you think and put a lot of thought into each of my decisions for possible outcomes and risk takes and decide based on that
I myself don’t like asking government permission for anything
Nuff said
 
Here’s the thing. I honestly hope nobody goes to jail over strictly a SSE conversion…. But we really need a test case and I’m not willing to volunteer.
This is exactly how I feel, which is why I will pass on buying a single shot exempt and attempt to re-file that as a semi
That in itself is changing the way, the firearm mechanisms work, which is considered manufacturing if you just use your brain on how they would think I’ve taken into consideration how they would try to push it on you because I know how the government is
I might buy a single shot keep a upper, but never tried to refile
Down below is a perfect example of a smart human being lmao
Only gun in this type of configuration I would’ve consider really buying is the juggernaut tactical AR nine pistol you atleast have the approval on the roster being safe. It’s mag locked and all that so it avoids assault weapon bans, and you are not changing any parts simply removing a magazine block. The gun mechanisms, all work originally from factory. Not an exempt. But a approved firearm.
 

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Remember the guys who sat back and refused to order magazines during Freedom Week because they were sure that someday the DOJ would come around and throw them in jail? I bet the OP was one of those guys.
I dropped over $1k on freedom week. That was a clear cut injunction. SSE, not so much

Other considerations, there are a lot of good handguns on the roster and there are always PPT options, neither exist with standard capacity magazines.
 
Congrats on leaving a paper trail 👍
Chances are that’s not happening but if the SS decides to start knocking on doors over SSE conversions and sales, people posting confirmations on the interwebs will be the low hanging fruit.

Consider everything you post to be searchable and archived on LE servers.

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This is exactly how I feel, which is why I will pass on buying a single shot exempt and attempt to re-file that as a semi
That in itself is changing the way, the firearm mechanisms work, which is considered manufacturing if you just use your brain on how they would think I’ve taken into consideration how they would try to push it on you because I know how the government is
I might buy a single shot keep a upper, but never tried to refile
Down below is a perfect example of a smart human being lmao
Only gun in this type of configuration I would’ve consider really buying is the juggernaut tactical AR nine pistol you atleast have the approval on the roster being safe. It’s mag locked and all that so it avoids assault weapon bans, and you are not changing any parts simply removing a magazine block. The gun mechanisms, all work originally from factory. Not an exempt. But an approved firearm.
I’m actually probably going to buy a SSE gun. Either the JT or the Franklin and just leave them as-is in my safe. At the very least it will allow me to accumulate pistol uppers and avoid federal constructive possession.

I really want to build a DL-44 clone. I have a MG-81 flash hider, a correct-ish scope and mount.. and some other parts.

I have my eye on one of these:

 
I’m actually probably going to buy a SSE gun. Either the JT or the Franklin and just leave them as-is in my safe. At the very least it will allow me to accumulate pistol uppers and avoid federal constructive possession.

I really want to build a DL-44 clone. I have a MG-81 flash hider, a correct-ish scope and mount.. and some other parts.

I have my eye on one of these:

Those are not sse they are single shot firearms on roster
Not exempt
That’s where you guys are confused
 
In California, converting a Single Shot Exemption (SSE) pistol to semi-automatic may…

What you posted reflects a California DOJ opinion, not binding law. The use of “may” rather than “shall,” along with the absence of any documented SSE conversion prosecutions, indicates it carries minimal legal weight.
 
What you posted reflects a California DOJ opinion, not binding law. The use of “may” rather than “shall,” along with the absence of any documented SSE conversion prosecutions, indicates it carries minimal legal weight.
Minimal states it still hold legal argument I don’t like possibilities just my personal decision
Remember it’s not law you are correct but more a ban or regulation that’s why it’s a misdemeanor not a felony
 
You're the second person to say this and it makes 0 sense. There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of SSEs converted to semi-auto transferred in California. The CADOJ has not prosecuted any of them.

How exactly would one "volunteer" to be the test case?
Just because you cant understand something doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense.


^ Most assuredly, that doesn’t make sense to you either.
 
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