I'm a first time buyer in California and I know that you can't purchase a gun with a capacity greater than 10. does 10 + 1 mean the same thing? Anyone know?

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Juergen H. · Answer

Yes it means the same. Because the 10+1 means 10 rounds in magazine and 1 round in chamber.

James G. · Answer

Rick, yes Sir. Restricted States only count the Magazine capacity and not the chambered round. So a rifle or handgun with a round in the chamber and full 10 round magazine (11 rounds total) is still perfectly legal.

Randy I. · Answer

yes the 10+1 refers to 10 in the mag and one in the guns chamber and it is legal in CA

Gary R. · Answer

Not sure as all us Southern boys have LARGE Mags !

Edward A. · Answer

Did my time in California, and you have my sympathies.  The XX+1 refers to a full magazine + 1 in the chamber.  As to "High" capacity, that is a misnomer.  17 and 18 round magazines are standard capacity and 10 round magazines are low or truncated capacity.  The manufacturer actually has to put a limiter in the magazine so that you can't hold the full capacity of your magazine.

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