Short Shotgun Legal?

drdriller · February 22, 2008, 08:09 AM

Can someone tell me if I can own a 14.5 inch shotgun in Texas?
thanks

GATMOG · February 22, 2008, 08:26 AM

I believe by federal law, you would have to file some paperwork and pay a tax stamp to get that barrel under 18 inches..

I could be wrong though, it would be cool if I was wrong about this

buzz_knox · February 22, 2008, 09:04 AM

Shotguns with barrels under 18" or overall lengths under 26" (be sure to measure as ATFE does) are regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934. That requires prior approval by BATFE and a $200 tax stamp.

I believe that Texas doesn't have any further restrictions on these weapons, but you need to find a dealer licensed to handle NFA items (who will have to do the transfer) and make sure.

February 22, 2008, 08:09 AM	#1
drdriller Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 21	Short Shotgun Legal? Can someone tell me if I can own a 14.5 inch shotgun in Texas? thanks

February 22, 2008, 08:26 AM	#2
GATMOG Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2007 Location: OREGON Posts: 221	I believe by federal law, you would have to file some paperwork and pay a tax stamp to get that barrel under 18 inches.. I could be wrong though, it would be cool if I was wrong about this __________________ *BEWARE OF ATTACK REPUBLICAN*

February 22, 2008, 09:04 AM	#3
buzz_knox Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 1999 Location: Knoxville, in the Free State of Tennesse Posts: 4,190	Shotguns with barrels under 18" or overall lengths under 26" (be sure to measure as ATFE does) are regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934. That requires prior approval by BATFE and a $200 tax stamp. I believe that Texas doesn't have any further restrictions on these weapons, but you need to find a dealer licensed to handle NFA items (who will have to do the transfer) and make sure.