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Old October 27, 2000, 02:41 PM   #26
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A barrel swap IS an alteration.
A shotgun is NOT a "firearm" (per NY definition), unless the barrel is <18" or by modification has an overall length <26".

According to NYS/NYC, rifles and shotguns are NOT NECESSARILY firearms. They are only "firearms" if they're 'too short'. NY often does not define things the way you define them.

Hence, if you swap barrels on a shotgun, and the new barrel is >18" and overall length >26", it is not and never was a "firearm".

(Or did I misunderstand your question?)
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Old October 29, 2000, 11:38 AM   #27
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Being a burbie, I don't carry one, but I have some questions. I'm planning on moving to the boonies of S/W Texas in a year and a half. I thought you almost =had= to have a couple of guns in the window rack of your pickup. Are there any country boys lurking out there? Someone on this thread mentioned cops taking a dim view of weapons in the car. Is that just the East? I was imagining that when you parked in town a new gun in your rack might draw almost as much admiration as a new truck.

Being the subtle type. I'm going for a "ceiling" rack with my M-1 Carbine. It'll be a perfect defensive and close up varmint gun. Also, on the expendable bit, it was cheap. $220 for a "Winchester." Turns out the only thing Winchester about it is the receiver. My buddy got a plain Jane for $180 which was tighter, but by the time he got a good stock it cost more... but I'm long winded and I digress.

Out in the sticks I feel you always need a gun for something and sidearms are uncomfortable in a truck. I'm thinking it'll be a part of the equipment like shovel, fire extinguisher, emergency CB, etc.

I was watching a documentary on bush pilots and their planes. They showed the survival kit piece by piece. I was waiting to see a gun. Never showed. At the end, the guy mentioned a couple of niceties you might want to add and then said, "and of course Alaskan law =requires= you to carry a handgun." Gotta love Alaska. Too cold for me though.

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Old October 30, 2000, 12:43 AM   #28
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I have my truck gun, an SKS, in a box with a common padlock locked in the trigger guard behind the trigger preventing it's unauthorized use. The key is located with ammo/stripper clips in a remote location. So, I'm wondering what are some other good options here? I've heard of using a golf bag as a rifle case for discreet trunk carry, the idea being that when the trunk (or compartment area) is in open view what do you rather have visible?, a shotgun/rifle?, or a gun case/soft case?, or something totally inconspicuous?
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Old October 30, 2000, 01:38 PM   #29
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Slip a golf club 'sock' thing on the buttstock and put it into the golf bag.

Wrap it up in a blanket, or a really big, thick flannel shirt. This won't work too well unless you're at least a L or XL.

In your trunk, inside a simple cardboard box. Yes, really. Or label it 'curtain rods' or something innane.

Many people have used soft or hard guitar cases for AK's, but a guitar may be vulnerable to theft.
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Old November 1, 2000, 10:12 AM   #30
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Looking at what I perceive as current public opinion, going from greatest to least evil:

Pistols
Revolvers (these two first due to HCI efforts)
Semiautomatic rifles with military backgrounds (dreaded assault rifles)
Rifles designed for hunting
Shotguns with extended magazines
Shotguns, pump action/semiauto
Shotguns, O/U

If this is even close to being true, I think the reaction of most LEOs and judges will mirror this list.

Anyone else have thoughts?
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Old November 1, 2000, 11:17 AM   #31
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I would put the AR-15's and AK's over a .38 revolver or any revolver for that matter as far as Media induced insanity goes.
 
Old November 1, 2000, 02:45 PM   #32
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Benjamin - remember "The Getaway" with Steve McQueen? He gets on a bus and was carrying his 12Ga wrapped up in a coat. Nobody looked at him twice. Great movie.
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Old November 1, 2000, 07:41 PM   #33
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Nope, never caught that one, but I do remember Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. When the Templars were chasing him thru the library, catacombs, then the city....they had a subgun under a folded up trench-coat. Looked pretty normal, till the whipped it out.
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Old November 3, 2000, 05:20 PM   #34
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IF your in a rural area and like rifles pick up a millsurp Mosin-Nagant, Mauser, or enfield prices will start at +-

A good choice would be a Russin M-1891/59 carbine loaded by stripper clip with the either light ball or better yet light hand loads. total cost $120

If you want a shot gun hit a show and pick up any number of lowcost 16ga that abound for 75 to 150.

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Old November 3, 2000, 08:58 PM   #35
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Well, I will have to qualify as a country boy.I have lived in the country most of my life except for a few years after I got married.We finally moved back to the farm and here I will stay until I die or get too old to have any control of my sences.unfortunutly I do have to work in town.Most everyone hunts in this area.And until just a couple of years ago nobody though a thing about bringing a gun into my office and storing it there for the day for any number of reasons from going hunting after work to just showing off their latest new gun they bought.You don't see guns in the back windows of trucks like you used to.But you still see a few.The farther you get from town the more you see.Most people keep them behind the seat any more.I still would guess that at least a third of the trucks at work will still have some kind of gun in them at least during the open hunting seasons and some year around.MY vote for the best truck gun ever made is the lever action 30/30.some carry a 22 of some kind in addition to a centerfire.and of course a few shotguns usualy an old single barrel or pump.If I lived in the big city parish the thought I would carry a handgun and hoped to he** i never needed it.I have herd of some truckers who carry cap and ball blackpowder pistols thinking they are clasified as a non gun in several places.Others carry the little snake charmer 410's.I read Jeff Cooper say that the 30/30 lever action was legal at least in your home in NYC is this not true?
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Old November 3, 2000, 08:59 PM   #36
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Well, I will have to qualify as a country boy.I have lived in the country most of my life except for a few years after I got married.We finally moved back to the farm and here I will stay until I die or get too old to have any control of my sences.unfortunutly I do have to work in town.Most everyone hunts in this area.And until just a couple of years ago nobody though a thing about bringing a gun into my office and storing it there for the day for any number of reasons from going hunting after work to just showing off their latest new gun they bought.You don't see guns in the back windows of trucks like you used to.But you still see a few.The farther you get from town the more you see.Most people keep them behind the seat any more.I still would guess that at least a third of the trucks at work will still have some kind of gun in them at least during the open hunting seasons and some year around.MY vote for the best truck gun ever made is the lever action 30/30.some carry a 22 of some kind in addition to a centerfire.and of course a few shotguns usualy an old single barrel or pump.If I lived in the big city parish the thought I would carry a handgun and hoped to he** i never needed it.I have herd of some truckers who carry cap and ball blackpowder pistols thinking they are clasified as a non gun in several places.Others carry the little snake charmer 410's.I read Jeff Cooper say that the 30/30 lever action was legal at least in your home in NYC is this not true?
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Old November 3, 2000, 10:27 PM   #37
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I read Jeff Cooper say that the 30/30 lever action was legal at least in your home in NYC is this not true?

For all practical purposes, all guns are wholly illegal in NYC. Permits, exceptions and loopholes do technically exist, but they are very hard to obtain or use if you're not rich or powerful.
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Old November 4, 2000, 05:59 PM   #38
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Does this mean that the second amemdment right is totaly gone in NYC?
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Old November 4, 2000, 10:23 PM   #39
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Yup. They started taking it about 1900, if I remember correctly.
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Old November 5, 2000, 11:22 AM   #40
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Well, that is the last place on earth I want to visit then.
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