Are AK-47 allowed in California?
Mia Horton
Updated on January 11, 2026
Uzi's, AK-47s, AR-15s , Bushmaster semi-automatic rifles – all are banned by California's Assault Weapons Control Act .
AR-15s
The AR-15 rifles usually comes chambered for either the military cartridge 5.56×45mm or the . 223 Remington.
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Assault Weapons Control Act
The Roberti–Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989 (AWCA) is a California law that bans the ownership and transfer of over 50 specific brands and models of semi-automatic firearms, which were classified as assault weapons. Most were rifles, but some were pistols and shotguns.
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What makes an AK-47 California compliant?
The California compliant Zastava Arms ZPAP M70 AK47 style 7.62×39 M70 rifle includes a wood stock and handguard. The CA legal ZPAP M70 Ak-47 is fitted with a Strike Industries AK fin grip to meet the requirements for a featureless rifle.Can I bring my AK to California?
In order to bring into California any guns bought or obtained out of state, California residents must have the weapons directly shipped to a licensed gun dealer. Then, before the dealer transfers the gun to the owner, it must follow the procedures for in-state gun transactions, including: a criminal background check.What state can you own a AK-47?
The second part of the survey asked respondents about the current legality of each gun. States have different rules when it comes to which firearms are banned — for example, the AK-47 is legal to purchase in Idaho but illegal in California.Is M16 legal in California?
FN FN15 Military Collector M16 CALIFORNIA LEGAL - .WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to