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legal length
scarybarry
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Howdy from Texas, folks. I have a question. What is the MINIMUM legal length of a SHOTGUN. I know the barrel has to be 18", and I know you can have a pistop grip along with that barrel, (in fact I have a Win. Defender with 2 pistol grips that is pretty short), but I'm wondering if there is a shortness of OAL you can't go below. I would surely appreciate your opinions! Thanks, Barry
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Love them Beavers
Apparently Texas uses the same stipulations of the National Firearms Act.
It is unlawful to possess ...short-barreled firearm(s) ... Includes a rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches and overall length less than 26 inches or a shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches and overall length less than 26 inches.
AND A big HOWDY from CALIFORNIA
I dont think you will get much herassment about 1/2" out in good old TEXAS.However out here in commi. california they would probably sentence you to death.[:D]
On a more serious note,I noticed you mentioned a telescoping stock,could this be replaced with a fixed stock or pinned in the open position.that is if you are really worried about it.
You could allways soak it in cozmoline,dig a hole and save it for a rainy day.[;)]
AC Tactical
Jess
If it is legal to own, you will then have documentation of this fact in your hands to prevent any problems with the law, or in selling it if you ever want to do so.
If they advise that such a gun is contraband, you can request that the seller give you a refund. He's NOT going to refuse. There's a paper trail leading to his door, & he won't want to get a visit from the fellows with the bulges in the cheap suits.
Neal
This is an illegal shotgun.
If you notify ATF about this gun, you will be admitting that you are in posession of an illegal shotgun.
I like HK mans advice about cosmoline and a hole in the ground.