Kel-Tec- Legal in Maryland?

Ponder_MD · Feb 22, 2021

To round out my gun safe, I've longed to trade in my crappy, Norinco 98 for something shorter and made in the US.

As a Navy man, I'm partial to the Mossberg 500 but my house is *tight* and this is for home defense. I rather like the Kel-Tec KS7.

My only question- Is it legal in Maryland? Is it too short? (yeah, I know, don't take legal advice from the forum)

Bertfish · Feb 22, 2021

Yes. Just sold mine to my dad in fact

Bertfish · Feb 22, 2021

I got rid of it because I really always intended to get the KSG25 and finally got one. Shot the KS7 once, with 3" slugs it was the most painful gun I've ever fired because it's so light. Super compact and nice design though it was very handy. I imagine shooting it with a more tame cartridge would make it much more appealing.

Ponder_MD · Feb 22, 2021

Ok, good to know. I was going to use 2-3/4 shells in it. The interior walls in my house are practically paper. I'm finding them for near MSRP in places...and stupid prices in other places.

Bertfish · Feb 22, 2021

I paid 450ish for mine pre-panic IIRC

If you're back up the house again sometime you're welcome to handle my KSG25 as well. It's a heavy gun

Ponder_MD · Feb 22, 2021

Bertfish said:
I paid 450ish for mine pre-panic IIRC

If you're back up the house again sometime you're welcome to handle my KSG25 as well. It's a heavy gun

My Navy buddy has one. I've checked it out. It's the reason why I'm interested in this line in the first place. Being former military, I don't normally get all breathy over black, tacticool looking guns but this thing is appropriate for the task.

If someone's in my house, I can't be humpin' Jed Clampett's quail gun around the corners.

Biggfoot44 · Feb 22, 2021

The 29in OAL thing is for Semiauto , Centerfire * RIFLES * . The only no-no thing for shotguns is revolving cylinders , and Streetsweaper by name .

So Kel Tec shotguns are good to good , if you so desire .

( I prefer my shotguns to be shotguns , with normal stocks and 18- 22 inch bbls , but that's Me .)

Ponder_MD · Feb 22, 2021

Biggfoot44 said:
The 29in OAL thing is for Semiauto , Centerfire * RIFLES * . The only no-no thing for shotguns is revolving cylinders , and Streetsweaper by name .

So Kel Tec shotguns are good to good , if you so desire .

( I prefer my shotguns to be shotguns , with normal stocks and 18- 22 inch bbls , but that's Me .)

I hear you. This thing isn't for shooting clays. The Norinco can do that.

alucard0822 · Feb 22, 2021

They are cool as hell, but were in high demand from the day they hit shelves, so good luck finding one. I have handled and shot one, and with managed recoil slugs and birdshot they aren't any worse than a pump of similar weight. I was able to snag a RDB defender, but probably going to wait till I can get a KS7 for sane prices. Like KTs other bullpups, they are massively innovative, tough, fun, unique, have good triggers made excellent with an Mcarbo kit. I do like the rail/RDS on my buddies over the factory carry handle by a mile. The only downside is a little awkward handling, a few rough mold seams, and it's a solid design that should be reliable, but they throw a couple bonehead parts in and a couple cheap stamped parts that don't inspire confidence. IMO it's a unique toy, definitely worth the money if you can get one, but I wouldn't bet my life on one.

babalou · Feb 22, 2021

Honest question

Biggfoot44 said:
The 29in OAL thing is for Semiauto , Centerfire * RIFLES * . The only no-no thing for shotguns is revolving cylinders , and Streetsweaper by name .

So Kel Tec shotguns are good to good , if you so desire .

( I prefer my shotguns to be shotguns , with normal stocks and 18- 22 inch bbls , but that's Me .)

So I can build what would be considered an sbr with centerfire but with rimfire and it would be gtg?

Bertfish · Feb 22, 2021

babalou said:
So I can build what would be considered an sbr with centerfire but with rimfire and it would be gtg?

Right. SBR rimfire doesnt have to meet the OAL rules

erwos · Feb 22, 2021

I've always thought a 20ga KSG or KS7 would be a pretty good idea. Tame some of that recoil.

Bertfish · Feb 22, 2021

erwos said:
I've always thought a 20ga KSG or KS7 would be a pretty good idea. Tame some of that recoil.

I do wonder why they haven't offered it in 20

Biggfoot44 · Feb 22, 2021

A Rimfire ( or non-semiauto centerfire rifle) with less than 16 in bbl OR less than 26in OAL is still SBR under Federal Law , requiring Tax Stamp, etc . They simply aren't prohibited under Maryland Law

Ponder_MD · Feb 23, 2021

Where else should I be looking for one of these shotguns besides Gun Broker?
There are plenty on that site, but with shipping and FFL, they are a tad more expensive than I'd prefer to pay.

joppaj · Feb 23, 2021

I'd never seen this gun until you posted this thread. I don't need one, but they're cool.

Bertfish · Feb 23, 2021

joppaj said:
I'd never seen this gun until you posted this thread. I don't need one, but they're cool.

Super light very maneuverable. But that small package comes with a recoil price. I do wish Kel Tec would make their polymer feel more "solid"

joppaj · Feb 23, 2021

Bertfish said:
Super light very maneuverable. But that small package comes with a recoil price. I do wish Kel Tec would make their polymer feel more "solid"

Of all the guns I've ever fired, 12 ga shotguns are my absolute favorite. I really like the innovation that Kel Tec has put into their guns but I agree that they still feel flimsy to me. That isn't confidence inspiring when we're talking about recoil.

Bertfish · Feb 23, 2021

joppaj said:
Of all the guns I've ever fired, 12 ga shotguns are my absolute favorite. I really like the innovation that Kel Tec has put into their guns but I agree that they still feel flimsy to me. That isn't confidence inspiring when we're talking about recoil.

On this specific firearm I felt that the carry handle felt and looked flimsy and the actual forend felt less than solid. I'd prefer they skipped their carry handle and put a rail on it like the other shotguns in that line. A heavier forend may not be necessary as well but would "feel" better

joppaj · Feb 23, 2021

Bertfish said:
On this specific firearm I felt that the carry handle felt and looked flimsy and the actual forend felt less than solid. I'd prefer they skipped their carry handle and put a rail on it like the other shotguns in that line. A heavier forend may not be necessary as well but would "feel" better

I really need Glock to build a shotgun. I don't care if it looks like a long brick with a handle. I'm used to their plastic.

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