You may saw off a shotgun IF you apply for the federal permit First ($5), register gun, go thru 6-month wait, and fingerprinting. After approval, you may.
Otherwise; in order to be lawful, barrel must measure at least 18 inches from the crown of the muzzle to throat of the breech, and gun may not be any shorter , overall, than 26 inches in length.
MO follows federal law.
is it legal to own a double barrel shotgun in the state of OREGON
Not if you are in compliance with all federal laws.
Federal law- anywhere in the US- 10 years for the shotgun, 5 years for felon in possession.
A Dangerous Weapon is illegal in Georgia, including a sawed-off shotgun which is defined as: # A sawed off shotgun means a shotgun or any weapon made from a shotgun whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise having one or more barrels (including the chamber) less than 18 inches in length or if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches.
In California, it is illegal to possess or manufacture a sawed-off shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18 inches, unless it is properly registered with the appropriate authorities and meets specific legal requirements. Possessing an unregistered or unlawfully modified sawed-off shotgun is a felony offense in California.
There is a federal that prohibits any shotgun or rifle with a barrel length shorter than, I believe, 16". The state of Louisiana COULD inact a law that is stricter.
Get on the internet (you can since you posted this question), check the federal law, then look up Missouri law to see if they have any difference.
I've got some bad news for you.... not only is it illegal in the State of New York, it is also a FEDERAL offense to possess a sawed off shotgun or rifle.
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.
Close the shotgun action and insert a rod down the barrel to the standing breech (to the rear edge of the chamber or where the back of the shotgun shell would be). Mark the end of the rod protruding from the barrel. Remove the rod and measure its length. Per federal law (GCA 1934), this must be a minimum of 18"
You will need to consult with a lawyer familiar with CO gun laws for a current, correct and legal answer