CA Compliance:
California compliance
- Status: Legal to own in California.
- Configuration: Featureless, built by WBT: grip fin in place of the pistol grip, stock pinned in a fixed position, flash hider removed and replaced with a thread protector (a muzzle brake is an optional upgrade). The magazine release works normally, so reloads are the same as anywhere else.
- Magazine: Standard detachable, 10-round.
- Your options: This is the one configuration that works for this rifle; it is not offered the other way.
- Learn more: How fixed-magazine rifles work · How featureless rifles work · Why some rifles can only be built one way
About this rifle
IWI CARMEL is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .223/5.56 with a 16" barrel and a 10-round capacity. Finish: Black. The California configuration for this model is described above.
Manufacturer details
** The IWI CARMEL pictured above is California legal but may not depict actual CA compliant parts or modification. **
The IWI CARMEL rifle is a combat proven innovative weapon system, built to be durable and robust. Made of superior steel, aviation grade aluminum and high strength impact modified polymer for outstanding performance in all environmental conditions. The rifle has a rotating bolt system ensuring maximum safety for the user. IWI CARMEL can be easily customized, depending on the operational needs, military or law enforcement tasks – vehicle patrol, CQB, under cover missions, short and medium combat engagement, diverse police operations, VIP protection, and more. IWI CARMEL is a fully ambidextrous platform, equipped with mil standard 1913 Picatinny rails on all sides to allow 100% compatibility with any available sights, devices or accessories.
Features:
- Short-stroke gas piston
- 3 position gas regulator – Regular, Extreme, & Suppressor use
- Hammer-forged, chrome-lined, free-floating barrel, for enhanced accuracy & prolonged life cycle
- Hard-anodized monolithic aluminum MIL-STD 1913 Rail
- The rifle is equipped with a significantly efficient jump compensator for better shooter stability
- MIL-STD 1913 accessory rails at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions
- Designed for minimum operator and armorer level maintenance, thus reducing costs
- 100% interchangeability, reducing the overall costs of the system
- All the metal parts of the weapon are corrosion resistant
- Body built of high strength impact modified polymer
- Quick detachable barrel can be swiftly replaced
- Uses any NATOMIL STD 5.56 Steel, aluminum or polymer magazines
Specifications
- Brand: IWI
- Caliber: .223/5.56
- Action: Semi-Automatic
- Capacity: 10
- Barrel: 16in, 1:7 Twist, Hammer-forged, Chrome-lined
- Weight: 8 lbs 2 oz
- Finish / color: Black
- Magazines included: 1
- California compliance: Featureless (Grip Fin, Pinned Stock, Flash Hider Removed)
- Manufacturer part #: CSR16
- UPC: 818004021835
Buying from WBT Guns
- Delivery: Free pickup at our La Mesa store with no transfer fee, or shipment to any California gun store you choose. Select your FFL at checkout.
- Compliance guarantee: Every firearm leaves our shop in the configuration described on this page, function-checked by our compliance team.
- Payment: Pay in full, put 50% down with the balance due in 14 days, or finance with Credova.
- Paperwork: Firearm Safety Certificate, DROS and California's 10-day waiting period apply. We handle each step with you at pickup.
- Questions: Call (619) 667-9453 or email sales@wbtguns.com. FAQ · California Rifle Compliance Guide
WBT Guns is family-owned in La Mesa, California, and has configured firearms for California buyers since 2012.
A note on accuracy. We work hard to keep every listing correct, but specifications, images and compliance details come from many sources and can contain errors or change without notice. Images may show a configuration that is not California-legal. If a detail on this page matters to your decision, call us and we will confirm it against the actual firearm before you order. The compliance information here is general in nature and is not legal advice; California and local laws change, and the configuration described is confirmed at the time of sale. All sales are subject to applicable federal, state and local law and to the buyer's eligibility to purchase.
