Public Notice - Zastava SKS Carbines

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Zastava SKS Carbines 59/66 are considered destructive devices in California and therefore may not be purchased, possessed, imported, or kept for sale without a permit.

Zastava SKS Carbine

These weapons were incorporated into the Yugoslavian Army in 1966 and are constructed with grenade launchers on them.  The factory brochure claims that the grenade launcher launches a 22 mm (approximately .80 caliber) grenade.

Zastava SKS Carbine

Based on the information in the factory brochure, this grenade launcher is a destructive device as defined in California Penal Code section 16460.  Possession of such a device can be a felony.