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Title: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: Majer on August 22, 2007, 08:32:03 PM: Howdy Micheal,
I was listening to DRTV Radio and it got me thinking (Yeah, I know working without the proper tools) But isn't the .410/.45 colt Bond Derringer illegal in Ca.? I seem to remember that the Ca. DOJ considers it a sawed off shotgun. Is this correct or did I read some wrong information somewhere? Any Ca. members please chime in if you have an answer for me. Thanks
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: WILLIAM A FARLEY Jr. on August 26, 2007, 08:14:28 PM: ;DQUESTION TO YOUR ANSWER...IT IS NOT ILLEGAL IF YOU OWN ONE. BUT, IT IS ILLEGAL TO BUY ONE...THERE NO TRIGGER GUARD.
BILLYE1952
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: ncrguy on August 26, 2007, 08:17:08 PM: I think you are right. Any of the .410 handguns are considered sawed off shotguns. Of course I am working off memory, you might want to check out the state doj website to be certain. I am still planning my escape from the late great golden state.
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: Walter45Auto on August 26, 2007, 11:26:09 PM: Quote from: WILLIAM A FARLEY Jr. on August 26, 2007, 08:14:28 PM
;DQUESTION TO YOUR ANSWER...IT IS NOT ILLEGAL IF YOU OWN ONE. BUT, IT IS ILLEGAL TO BUY ONE...THERE NO TRIGGER GUARD.
BILLYE1952

No trigger guard? They make several models with triggerguards.
http://www.bondarms.com/ifirearms.htm
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: Steyrwaytoheaven on August 31, 2007, 06:05:18 PM: Quote from: ncrguy on August 26, 2007, 08:17:08 PM
I think you are right. Any of the .410 handguns are considered sawed off shotguns. Of course I am working off memory, you might want to check out the state doj website to be certain. I am still planning my escape from the late great golden state.

I've heard that if the barrel is a smooth-bore then it could be considered a "sawed-off shotgun," but weapons like "The Judge" bypass that law by having a rifled barrel.
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: tumblebug on August 31, 2007, 07:05:46 PM: My Texas Defender is rifled and the guard is removable.
Title: Re: Bond 45/410 Illegal in Ca.?
Post by: Michael Bane on September 06, 2007, 10:26:24 PM: It is rifled and the trigger guard is removable. I suggest calling Band and asking them...you'll love yours if you are able to get one...

mb