[Guest]

Is it legal to purchase and mount a folding stock on a shotgun? I would like to put a folding stock on my mossberg but I am not sure if this would be legal.

 

[Guest]

sorry, that "of" is an "on"* : /

 

[antwon412]

That depends on where you live. I know for a fact you can't do it here in CA. It makes it an "assault" rifle. right. I'm not too sure about other states. You could probably find out by visiting your local gun shop. If you can't get a folding stock, the pistol grip stocks are pretty sick looking.

 

[John E Davies]

http://www.knoxx.com/NewStyleKnoxx/Comp ... Issues.htm explains the legal situation succinctly.

John

 

[Guest]

In most every state (Other than CA), it is perfectly legal to put a folder on a pump action shotgun.

There are no federal laws addressing pump action weapons and their cosmetics.

 

[urbanredneck]

In most every state (Other than CA), it is perfectly legal to put a folder on a pump action shotgun.

Legal in California too. Pump action shotguns aren't regulated here like semi-autos.

 

[antwon412]

are you sure about that urbanredneck? i've been told by a few stores that ANY sort of folding stock on ANY shotgun is illegal. but maybe, hopefully(!) i'm wrong.

 

[boyson]

are you sure about that urbanredneck? i've been told by a few stores that ANY sort of folding stock on ANY shotgun is illegal. but maybe, hopefully(!) i'm wrong.

Only one way of finding out. Contact your local police/sherriff department, CHP, or the state agency that regulates firearms.

 

[urbanredneck]

are you sure about that urbanredneck? i've been told by a few stores that ANY sort of folding stock on ANY shotgun is illegal. but maybe, hopefully(!) i'm wrong.

Dealers are poor sources of legal information (so, for that matter, are Internet message boards). The DoJ has them running scared and as far as they are concerned everything is illegal.

A better source of information is John Machtinger's How to Own a Gun and Stay Out of Jail in California, which every California gun owner should have on his bookshelf.

A semi-automatic shotgun with both a folding or collapsible stock and a pistol grip would run afoul of the California assault weapon ban. Pump shotguns are not covered by the ban.

The only requirement for pump shotguns is that they must have a barrel length of at least 18" and an overall length of no less than 26" with the stock folded.

Don't take it from me, though, buy Machtinger's book (available at most gun stores).

 

[antwon412]

thanks for the info. i'll grab a copy of that book and check it out. if thats true, you just made me a VERY happy boy indeed.

now all i need is the money.........

 

[Guest]

Read the AWB for the full story but if memory serves correctly:

No folding stocks for autos
No extended mag tubes for autos with pistol grip stocks, cannot have both high capacity and pistol grip stock together... blah... blah... blah.

Pumps are exempt from the lot. You can have bayonets, pistol grips, high cap & pistol grip etc. unless the state where you reside has stricter legislation.

Don't call the police as they don't know much about it. Call the ATF, they will answer your questions correctly.

 

[Guest]

So...folding stocks are legal on pumps...sweet : )

thanks

I already have a pistol grip on my mossberg 500 but a folding stock will be a welcome addition.

 

[zombie]

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/921.html

Title 18, Part I, Chapter 44, Sec 921 - Definitions

30(D)

a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of -

(i) a folding or telescoping stock;

(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and

(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.