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May 29, 2012, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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Short barrel Shotgun (14")
Short Barrel Shotgun (14”)
Is it still illegal to own a shot gun with a 14” barrel as a home defense gun, if the gun never leaves the confines of the house? The way I figure it, if someone comes into my house uninvited, it’s my decision to use anything I want. |
May 29, 2012, 12:18 PM | #2 |
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Against federal law. Shot gun barrel limit is 18". Most manufactures make the barrel length at 18 1/2".
Your analogy is like saying, can I keep a kilo of cocaine in my house if I only use it there? Your shotgun is considered a sawed off
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May 29, 2012, 01:19 PM | #3 |
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You're absolutely right, the government can screw off. I'm cutting down all my shotgun barrels today when I get home. I've had enough of their meddlin'. While I'm at it... can somebody tell me why can't I have sex with a 13yr old girl as long as it's "the way I figure it" in my own home?
DISCLAIMER: The above paragraph is intended to be sarcastic. DISCLAIMER TO THE DISCLAIMER: The above paragraph may or may not be sarcastic depending on what state you live in. In all seriousness, rifle and shotgun barrels are regulated by law. You can get a legal short-barreled shotgun just like you can for a short-barreled rifle, a suppressor or fully automatic rifle. If you want to cut your shotgun down to 14", find a Class-2 dealer and do it legally. So yes, your statement of "the way I figure it" is accurate, but it will cost you $200 and a hacksaw blade. Or you could do it even easier and buy one new from a dealer (Class-2 or 3)... this is just the first one I found, not my recommendation, only listed for reference: http://www.g-man-weaponry.com/Short_Barrel_Shotguns.htm Oh yeah... don't forget a holster: Last edited by SamNavy; May 29, 2012 at 01:27 PM. |
May 29, 2012, 01:44 PM | #4 | |
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That is, of course, unless you've gone through all the formalities, and paid the $200 tax, to register your short barrel shotgun under the NFA. And of course that is assuming that the short barrel shotgun doesn't violate state law.
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