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Bartholomew Roberts · July 15, 2017, 08:34 AM

The problem strictly speaking is shotgun isn't defined and handgun is defined as "any firearm that is designed, made, or adapted to be fired with one hand." You can certainly see the argument that the Shockwave is a shotgun and therefore must have an 18" barrel.

And I've no doubt the argument would be made in some cities.

July 15, 2017, 08:34 AM	#6
Bartholomew Roberts Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 7,949	The problem strictly speaking is shotgun isn't defined and handgun is defined as "any firearm that is designed, made, or adapted to be fired with one hand." You can certainly see the argument that the Shockwave is a shotgun and therefore must have an 18" barrel. And I've no doubt the argument would be made in some cities.