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stash247 · 01-01-2006, 08:44 AM

45, for the record, it does matter how you measure the barrel length; the alphabet cops will use a scale, or rod, IN the barrel, measuring to the muzzle, from the bolt or breech face.
Technically, this gives th most "wiggle room" for the prospective defendant.
I would always measure such things in the way I know they will, to err on the side of legality, since a 'goof could be a $10,000, 10 year thing!
The very best to all in this foggy new year! Terry

01-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Definition of "sawed off shotgun" 45, for the record, it does matter how you measure the barrel length; the alphabet cops will use a scale, or rod, IN the barrel, measuring to the muzzle, from the bolt or breech face. Technically, this gives th most "wiggle room" for the prospective defendant. I would always measure such things in the way I know they will, to err on the side of legality, since a 'goof could be a $10,000, 10 year thing! The very best to all in this foggy new year! Terry __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry