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Depending on the weapon, it can be both.
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Is it legal to convert a shotgun into a pistol with a barrel length less than 18?
No. Barrel must be at least 18" and overall length no less than 26"
What is the legal length of shotgun in Texas?
26 inches overall with an 18 inch barrel.
Are short barrel shotguns legal in Colorado?
Federal law requires that a shotgun have a minimum barrel length of 18" and a minimum overall length of 28". Colorado law is not more restrictive.
What is the legal length of shotgun barrel in Canada?
There is no restriction on barrel length but the overall length of the firearm must be 26.5 in or greater
Is it legal for me to shorten the barrel on my shotgun?
As long as you don't violate BATFE regulations on overall length (26" or longer) and barrel length (minimum 18"). Your barrel has to be over 18" long! I have shortened several, and make them at least 18 1/2" from the closed bolt, usually longer. Otherwise you are committing a federal felony.
What is the shortest legal length of a shotgun barrel in ill?
18 inches and a total overall length of at least 26 inches, just like in the rest of the US.
What is considered a short barreled shotgun?
Any shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18 inches and/or an overall length of less than 26 inches.
What is the length of a mossberg 500 persuader?
The model with an 18.5" barrel has an overall length of 38.5", and with a 20" barrel, 41".
What is the legal overall length of a shotgun in New York?
Must be a minimum of 26 inches in length, with a barrel no shorter than 18 inches. That's federal law.
Is it legal for you to cut doen a shotgun barrel?
Only down to 18 inches, and it must still have an overall length of at least 26 inches.
What is the legal barrel length for shotguns in Arizona?
The legal barrel length for shotguns in Arizona is 18 inches. Any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches is considered a short-barreled shotgun and is subject to federal regulations.
What is the legal overall length of a shotgun in Ohio?
A barrel no shorter than 18 inches in length. The overal total length of the firearm cannnot be less than 26 inches from the tip of the muzzle to the end of the buttstock.
