Assault weapons. Since 1989, it is illegal to sell a firearm that the state has defined as an assault weapon and that has been listed in the California Department of Justice (DOJ) roster of prohibited firearms. This includes many military look-alike semi-automatic rifles and .50 caliber BMG rifles.Generic Characteristics Defining Assault Weapons:
12276.1 (a) Notwithstanding Penal Code section 12276, “assault weapon” shall also mean the following:
Rifles
(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of
the following:
(A) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
(B) A thumbhole stock.
(C) A folding or telescoping stock.
(D) A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
(E) A flash suppressor.
(F) A forward pistol grip.
(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10
rounds.
(3) A semiautomatic, center-fire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30" The law states semi auto and it being a pump rifle it cannot be considered an assault weapon.

Yes it is CA Legal because it is a Pump and not a semi auto budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf but I would check with a local FFL holder just for peace of mind

Yes it is because it is a Pump and not a semi auto budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf but I would check with a local FFL holder just for peace of mind