Poster 36 and its supporting text is the first of six articles (posters & text) on the latest version of California's Assault Weapon Control Act (AWCA). It deals with one of several "assault weapons" modifications required to avoid registering such firearms. This posting addresses the implications of modifying a rifle's pistol grip so the full grip can't be used. Until now, new Arizona Gun Talk postings began with one "home-grown" graphic followed by analysis in text form. However, the six AWCA postings will include multiple professionally prepared graphics crafted as prospective trial exhibits in such litigation such as Rupp v Becerra.

         This posting addresses the newest version of California's attack on owners of AR-15 and AK-47 style rifles - it went live on 9 October. The AWCA rifle modification discussed is a "wrap" placed over a rifle's pistol grip so the grip must be palmed rather than held as intended by the designer. The posting describes one of several problems caused by this modification. It focuses on making a rifle with a modified pistol grip ready to fire. As of this writing, 45 companies sell variants of the AR-15 "assault weapon." Since it's the most popular rifle sold in the country today it's featured in the discussion.