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Are Thordsen stocks still a viable legal option for a featureless AR rifle?

sirdutch

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It been a long while since I have taken my featureless AR out to the range so I'm wondering if there have been any legal changes in the law. The Thordsen company made a stock that is featureless. My barrel is 18 inches long and I put a compensator on it a long time ago.

Their website is unclear as to whether the CA D.O.J. considers the Thordsen stock as California compliant. It would seem that it would be as it essentially makes the rifle like a regular rifle without a thumb hole stock or conspicuous AR pistol grip. Is there anyone that would care to share their opinion or knowledge on this option or know if this is no in the event it is no longer a legal option?
 
A: I know people who use the thordsen stock and no one’s ever intervened with them at our local gun club (which has happened in the past).

B: I think CA DOJ firearms has a pretty well established history of refusing to offer a clear cut opinion on a compliance part’s legality instead opting to refer people to their local DA’s office for an opinion/input.
 
It's far too ugly and awkward not to be legal
 
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