Pistol grip shotgun

[SillySauce]

Is a factory 18 inch barrel pistol grip shotgun in MD considered a firearm and not a shotgun? Can it be legally shortened to 26 OAL?

 

[Jerry M]

Not without a NFA stamp.

 

[Boats]

Not without a NFA stamp.

Not sure about that.

If a shotgun does NOT have a stock on it from the factory, then it is NOT designed to be fired from the shoulder, which is part of the legal definition of a shotgun.

Which is why the Mossberg shockwave and Remington tac 14 are legal and not NFA: they are longer that 26" (so not a pistol), and have never had a stock (so not designed to be fired from the shoulder).

 

[Jerry M]

They all (without stocks) are considered 'other' firearms. Because of the barrel length Maryland MSP considers the shorter ones as a handgun. The 18 inch barrel while still considered 'other' firearm by ATF, are transferred as a shotguns for anyone over 21. In other words the laws are very confusing. I suggest the OP check with ATF and MSP before breaking out the hacksaw. YMMV