California Assault Weapons Control Act

The California Assault Weapons Control Act is a law that restricts the sale, possession, and manufacturing of certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines deemed assault weapons. It defines specific features that classify a firearm as an assault weapon, such as certain cosmetic modifications or attachment capabilities. The law aims to reduce gun violence by limiting access to firearms associated with high-capacity firing and rapid shooting. It includes grandfathering provisions for weapons legally owned before the law's enactment but imposes strict regulations to prevent new sales or transfers of prohibited firearms.