Ruger Blackhawk in CA?

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:44 pm

I went to check the price of a Ruger Blackhawk and they said it wasn't on the state of CA's approved list. No way to buy one legally for a CA resident. The Vaquero is ok, however.

I was quite surprised, a single action revolver not being approved.

I also seem to remember that 38 special +P guns are not approved, while .357 magnums are.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:48 pm

And I thought we had weird laws!

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:07 pm

And I'll bet you feel SO much safer as a result!

-Stretch

Walker · Post by **Walker** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:16 pm

Can't wait until my wife retires and we can leave this place. Is the Texas hill country anything like the Santa Ynez Valley? Some of my youth was spent in Odessa and Andrews, TX.

Thunder50 · Post by **Thunder50** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:32 pm

Could be its the Old Model Blackhawk isn't approved, but the New Model is approved.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 4:34 pm

I bought an old model 3 screw 357 not too long ago.
Perry

jhrosier · Post by **jhrosier** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:19 pm

The following is from Ruger's website:

Note on single-action revolver sales in California: Pursuant to California law, single-action revolvers with at least a five-cartridge capacity, a barrel length of not less than three inches, and an overall length of at least seven and one-half inches are exempt from testing requirements. All currently manufactured Ruger single-action revolvers satisfy these criteria and therefore are exempt from the California requirements. These revolvers may be purchased in California even though they do not appear on the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale

Jack

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:45 pm

Jack nailed it.

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:24 pm

CA is a strange place in many ways !!!!!!!!!!

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:27 pm

The original intent of this nation's governmental structure was that the citizens would be making a list of 'approved firearms' and 'approved ammunition' which the police and military had to obey - NOT the other way around...

El Chivo · Post by **El Chivo** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:17 am

jhrosier wrote:The following is from Ruger's website:

Note on single-action revolver sales in California: Pursuant to California law, single-action revolvers with at least a five-cartridge capacity, a barrel length of not less than three inches, and an overall length of at least seven and one-half inches are exempt from testing requirements. All currently manufactured Ruger single-action revolvers satisfy these criteria and therefore are exempt from the California requirements. These revolvers may be purchased in California even though they do not appear on the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale
Jack

THANKS Jack, I thought maybe they hadn't paid a fee for that model or something (neither the old or new models were on the list). Good to know I can order that one!

new pig hunter · Post by **new pig hunter** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:43 pm

sheesh, how you gonna keep the Kali bureaucrats employed when laws are enacted that actually make sense, and are actually good for the general populace ?? What is this state coming to ??

Cheers,

Carl
SoCal resident for 59+ years

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:11 pm

aaahhhhhhh...the land of fruits and nuts... :)

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:39 am

You can buy a Blackhawk in Ca. The Gun Shop in Lancaster had one in 45 Colt and 45 ACP last time I was there.

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:03 am

geez, next thing ya know they'll outlaw lead for bullets!

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:19 pm

They already have in the condor zones.

1894cfan · Post by **1894cfan** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:57 pm

1894c wrote:aaahhhhhhh...the land of fruits and nuts...

I hope you're not including me in that! I'd move to the State of Jefferson in a heartbeat if those people ever git off their backsides and finish the job!!! BTW, I'm in the SF bay area.

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