Legal
“For purposes of this section, ‘fixed magazine’ means an ammunition feeding device contained in, or permanently attached to, a firearm in such a manner that the device cannot be removed without disassembly of the firearm action.“
“A ‘fixed’ magazine, according to interpretations of New York law, is a magazine that cannot be readily detached from the firearm without the use of tools or disassembly of the firearm’s action.“
– Nick Oetken at thegunzone.com
The Cal Mag Switch™ was designed with California and New York laws in mind as well as after reviewing competitive devices currently on the market. Our reasonable belief is that it is compliant in these and other states. This opinion is based on the fact that one has to open up the action on the rifle in order to drop a magazine when in fixed magazine mode. Buyers are cautioned, however, that operating the rifle with the switch in stock mode while in restricted jurisdictions would not be permitted. Although, it should also be noted that many of the systems currently on the market allow one to reassemble the rifle in a non-compliant way. We see no difference between the two scenarios, functionally or legally speaking. As with all the devices out there, it ends up being the responsibly of the operator to use any device in the legally prescribed manner.
One feature that the Cal Mag Switch does have that is only found on one other competing device is the ability to remove the magazine by defeating the mechanism with the use of a tool. This ability is essential for clearing dangerous double feed jams. The ARMagLock has a similarly functioning feature and has been allowed to sell into California and other states for years now. Here is an older post from one of their resellers that explains the situation quite well.
However, with the Cal Mag Switch installed on your rifle, it shows that you have made a good faith effort to comply with the law in your jurisdiction.
That said, there is no approval process at any level of government for these types of devices. Moreover, the laws on the books are not always entirely clear or complete. It can also not be expected that we are familiar with the laws in every possible jurisdiction where this device might be used. Thus, buyers of this device, or any other fixed magazine solution, will need to make up their own mind regarding the legality in their own jurisdictions. However, based on the operation of products that have been on the market for years, we have a good faith belief that we are compliant with fixed magazine laws in restricted states.
Testimonials
“The Cal Mag Switch is perfect for those who go shooting in two different states.”
Doug Z
“It arrived this morning and, as we both already assumed, it worked perfectly. This is it man! This is incredible.”
Alex F
“Love it!”