Prior to importation to the US, all Saiga shotguns are configured with a traditional fixed "hunting-style" rifle stock and 5-round magazine. Factory 8-round box magazines are not imported in the US (though they are legal for import in other countries), making them quite rare on the civilian market.
Why is Saiga banned?
On 16 July 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order banning the importation of Russian-made firearms (which include the Saiga) into the United States in response to Russian military intervention in Ukraine.
Are Saiga-12 legal in CA?
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Is the Saiga-12 a good shotgun?
There is no best shotgun. The Saiga might do well if you're fighting in close quarters or even I a three gun competition, but I don't think itd be much good for skeet or trap competitions or most hunting situations.
Is the Saiga-12 banned?
Banned from import in 2014, these Russian semi-automatic, gas operated shotguns are increasingly rare. Because of import restrictions regarding certain calibers, these combat shotguns had to be reconfigured into “sporting” shotguns. Sporterized Saiga-12s don't have a pistol grip or folding stock.
Is a Saiga-12 good for home defense?
At typical home defense ranges of 7 to 10 yards almost any loading in a 12 gauge is going to get the job done as long as you are on target. IMO (which is backed by research) 000 is way too much for the job unless you also want to hit neighbors and those in other rooms.
Does the military use Saiga-12?
United States: Some US police forces use the Saiga-12 with SWAT teams and Military police units such as the Deployable Specialized Forces in the Coast Guard.
What happened to Saiga shotguns?
Import of Kalashnikov Concern/Saiga AKs banned by executive order. According to a Presidential Executive Order issued Wednesday, the importation of AKs manufactured by the Kalashnikov Concern in Izhmash, Russia has been banned. This includes the popular "Saiga" line of rifles and shotguns.
Can you buy a Saiga-12 in the US?
Yes, the are 100% legal. Both semi-auto and pump shotguns which are magazine fed are totally legal.
Can you own a Saiga-12 in UK?
Because of the Russian arms embargo Armsan now have the rights to produce the Saiga-12 Semi-Auto Shotgun for the European market. Now called the RS S1 Armtac. You need to have a UK Firearms Licence to buy one of these with the correct variation.