Shotgun capacity limit

GolfR · Aug 15, 2019

I’m making some changes to my 3 gun setup and wanted to double check with the group here to make sure I’m not crazy. Can I put a magazine extension on my semi auto shotgun that holds more than 10 rounds? It’s pretty critical for 3 gun to have as much buffer as you can get when loading but I limited myself to a 10 round tube previously. The law looks like it limits folding stocks, detachable magazines, and tubular mags on rifles. Thanks!

Muleskinner · Aug 15, 2019

i sure hope so, my defense gun holds 11+1

onedash · Aug 15, 2019

Muleskinner said:
i sure hope so, my defense gun holds 11+1

couldn't you ghost load one more?

WildWeasel · Aug 15, 2019

When did you purchase the shotgun? IANAL, but as long as it was purchased pre ban, wouldn't it fall under the same concept of us being unable to purchase 11 plus round mags here but can still own them?

rseymorejr · Aug 15, 2019

I thought the 10 round limit only counted for detachable magazines?

daggo66 · Aug 15, 2019

WildWeasel said:
When did you purchase the shotgun? IANAL, but as long as it was purchased pre ban, wouldn't it fall under the same concept of us being unable to purchase 11 plus round mags here but can still own them?

WTF? You just can't purchase magazines over 10 rounds in state.

Muleskinner · Aug 15, 2019

onedash said:
couldn't you ghost load one more?

it's a pump...never tried it in a pump

dblas · Aug 15, 2019

GolfR said:
I’m making some changes to my 3 gun setup and wanted to double check with the group here to make sure I’m not crazy. Can I put a magazine extension on my semi auto shotgun that holds more than 10 rounds? It’s pretty critical for 3 gun to have as much buffer as you can get when loading but I limited myself to a 10 round tube previously. The law looks like it limits folding stocks, detachable magazines, and tubular mags on rifles. Thanks!

You are fine, you can add the longest extension made and still be good.

Slowhand · Aug 15, 2019

Have you tried the Aguila short shells? That might save the effort...

Bikebreath · Aug 15, 2019

rseymorejr said:
I thought the 10 round limit only counted for detachable magazines?

It’s ok to own a Marlin 60 semi-auto that holds 14 in the tube. Is a tube on a shotgun still a tube? I can never trust MD law.

kdmag88 · Aug 15, 2019

Bikebreath said:
Is a tube on a shotgun still a tube? I can never trust MD law.

They call it high capacity clip

RuralRifleGuy · Aug 15, 2019

Bikebreath said:
It’s ok to own a Marlin 60 semi-auto that holds 14 in the tube. Is a tube on a shotgun still a tube? I can never trust MD law.

Yes as long as it’s not a rotating cylinder. Mossberg makes a 930 that’s 12+1 that will be coming to my safe soon. If the Federal shorty shells work in it then it becomes 18+1.

DE Cabela’s sales rep had to verify my model 60 was legal in MD when I bought it because of its tube capacity.

Bikebreath · Aug 15, 2019

RuralRifleGuy said:
Yes as long as it’s not a rotating cylinder. Mossberg makes a 930 that’s 12+1 that will be coming to my safe soon. If the Federal shorty shells work in it then it becomes 18+1.

DE Cabela’s sales rep had to verify my model 60 was legal in MD when I bought it because of its tube capacity.

I would have guessed it was ok.

Pinecone · Aug 16, 2019

Fixed magazine (including tubular) capacity limits only apply to centerfire rifles.

All detachable magazines are limited to 10 rounds for purchase/transfer/manufacture in the state.

Bikebreath · Aug 16, 2019

Pinecone said:
Fixed magazine (including tubular) capacity limits only apply to centerfire rifles.

All detachable magazines are limited to 10 rounds for purchase/transfer/manufacture in the state.

See, you can't trust this state.

How about if the shotgun is heavy barrel?
:sarcasm:

Pinecone · Aug 17, 2019

Bikebreath said:
How about if the shotgun is heavy barrel?

Only an issue if you have an AR-15 shotgun.

w2kbr · Aug 17, 2019

And just is case......if I remember right, if you go HUNTING, I believe DNR limits shotguns to 3?..shells only, and tube/mag or whatever you want to call it must be "plugged" to only allow DNR maximum.....
If that is wrong...I stand corrected....
R

rseymorejr · Aug 17, 2019

w2kbr said:
And just is case......if I remember right, if you go HUNTING, I believe DNR limits shotguns to 3?..shells only, and tube/mag or whatever you want to call it must be "plugged" to only allow DNR maximum.....
If that is wrong...I stand corrected....
R

limit of 3 for waterfowl/migratory birds. I don't think there's a limit for rabbits, squirrels etc

Sleepy · Aug 18, 2019

Yeah, I think the 3+Plug is just for birds.

Deer is 8 shells/cartridges max no plug needed.

ComeGet · Aug 18, 2019

Muleskinner said:
it's a pump...never tried it in a pump

Sure you can. I do it with my 870.

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