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California DOJ issues bulletin classifying Juggernaut Tactical Featureless Series rifles as assault weapons

Published February 10, 2022 · Updated October 12, 2026

The California Department of Justice released an information bulletin stating that Juggernaut Tactical F-9, F-10, and F-15 rifles meet the state definition of an assault weapon.

Summary by the CalGunHub desk.

Who this affects: This bulletin informs California firearms dealers and residents that the California Department of Justice considers Juggernaut Tactical F-9, F-10, and F-15 rifles to be assault weapons. If an individual or dealer possesses, imports, or sells these specific models within the state, they could face criminal charges under the California Penal Code. The agency indicates that possession may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, while sales and distribution are classified as felonies.

On February 11, 2022, the California Department of Justice Division of Law Enforcement issued Information Bulletin No. 2022-DLE-02. The bulletin addresses the sale and possession of Juggernaut Tactical F-9, F-10, and F-15 rifles, which the manufacturer markets as a Featureless Series.

The Department states that it received requests for clarification regarding the legal status of these firearms. According to the bulletin, the agency determined that all three models qualify as assault weapons under California Penal Code section 30515, subdivision (a)(1)(A). The agency concluded that the rifles feature a pistol grip that violates state regulations.

The bulletin notes that California regulations define a prohibited pistol grip based on whether the web of the trigger hand can be placed below the upper exposed portion of the trigger while firing. Because the Department determined the Juggernaut Tactical rifles meet this definition, the agency states they do not qualify as featureless firearms.

The bulletin serves as a final notice to California criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, and licensed firearms dealers. The Department states that manufacturing, distributing, importing, or selling these rifles is a felony. The bulletin adds, "The mere possession of a 'Featureless Series' rifle in California can be a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code section 30605, subdivision (a)." The agency also notes that it sent a cease-and-desist letter to Juggernaut Tactical demanding an immediate halt to the sale of these rifles.

Reproduced from the official source.

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