nonsense, they are legal
But they are not regulated, so no 7day wait or msp fee, correct?
Have to be 21 since they are an 'other'.
I might be wrong (I usually am), but I thought federal law used to require 18" barrel with an OAL of 26". My old folding stock that I used undercover in the 70s was still 29" when folded. If it meets those parameters, it should be kosher for cash and carry.
For a shotgun yes, you are correct.
Shotgun Definition means its Fired from the Shoulder (Has a Buttstock), or at one time HAD a Stock on it. BATFE appears to take the position of "once a Shotgun ALWAYS a Shotgun".
A Pistol Grip Only 870 or 500 (Factory Produced) that is not a combo gun (With a Pistol Grip and Buttstock in the Box) is an "Other" Firearm. Its not a shotgun and there is NO minimum Barrel Length, just a 26" OAL must be maintained. Its a "Firearm" that shoots a shotshell.
Shorter than 26" is NFA territory.
Thank you Chad, your's is the voice I was hoping to hear from on this issue so thank you again. Hopefully I can complete this project and post pics.
fire one b4 you buy, not a lot of fun to shoot
fire one b4 you buy, not a lot of fun to shoot
fire one b4 you buy, not a lot of fun to shoot
IMO, with a traditional pistol grip you are correct (Protrudes below the receiver) but the birdshead type pistol grips are a hoot to shoot (comes straight back). I can shoot them one handed with ease suing 12G slugs and Magnum loads.
Im not a massive fella either. I even had some videos up till some mean BATFE Agents picked a fight with me and the project at the shop I work at.
Are pistol grip only shotgun still legal to buy in Maryland? I have a project in mind that requires one and was recently told by a gun store owner/operator that they are a no no now.
For a shotgun yes, you are correct.
Shotgun Definition means its Fired from the Shoulder (Has a Buttstock), or at one time HAD a Stock on it. BATFE appears to take the position of "once a Shotgun ALWAYS a Shotgun".
A Pistol Grip Only 870 or 500 (Factory Produced) that is not a combo gun (With a Pistol Grip and Buttstock in the Box) is an "Other" Firearm. Its not a shotgun and there is NO minimum Barrel Length, just a 26" OAL must be maintained. Its a "Firearm" that shoots a shotshell.
Shorter than 26" is NFA territory.
Dumb question. I am looking to get a Mossberg 590 in the future. The one I am interested has a pistol grip. The only reason I chose that one was because it was cheaper, but I have a speedfeed stock I bought for my 500 I am going to use. Is it legal to take the stock, and attach it before completing transfer so it is not an "other"? Or is it not even worth it.
Are you sure the 590 does not have a stock in the box? If it does its not an "other", its a combo gun and classified as a shotgun.
What you want is legal for you to do. The shop likely wont do it though as most don't understand this technicality and it will raise flags and cause you difficulty.
You can legally make an other a shotgun, but you cant go back to "other" once you do it legally.