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Itis illegal for a private citizen to possess a sawed-off modern smokeless powder shotgun (a barrel length less than 18 in. or 46 cm and an overall length less than 26 inches). \

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Are short barrel shotguns legal in Colorado?

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Are sawed off shotguns legal in CA?

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Are sawed off shotguns legal in New Mexico if barrel is at least 18 inches?

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What is the legal length of shotgun barrel in Canada?

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