leagle barrel length of a rifle

smisr

What is the leagle barrel length of a rifle or shotgun?

Pearyw

Rifle is 16" and shotgun is 18".

11b6r

Peary is correct. Overall length must be at least 26" as well as barrel length. Measure barrel by closing action, insert dowel down barrel, mark dowel at muzzle, withdraw, measure dowel.

smisr

Thanks for the info. smisr

Spider7115

Check your state laws as well. Some states also restrict rifle barrel lengths to 18". For example, my Beretta Storm 9mm carbine has a 16" barrel and is illegal in Massachusetts.