A hypothetical NFA question
So I want to start by saying that I have zero practical plans connected with this question, it's just a hypothetical "what if." That said...
I understand that there are minimum barrel lengths for both rifles and shotguns as mandated in the National Firearms Act. I also understand that for legal purposes, muzzle-loading black powder devices do not meet the definition of a firearm, i.e. do not require a background check, can be shipped in the mail between non-FFLs, etc., etc..
But. Let's say that Bubba takes his hacksaw to a CVA flinter and cuts it down to a 14-inch barrel.
Does that suddenly make the CVA flinter an NFA short-barreled rifle, or an NFA destructive device, or an NFA Any Other Weapon, etc., etc....?
AaronB (wondering what the actual law says)
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AaronB,
2025-09-25, 07:21
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Otony,
2025-09-25, 08:33
- That gives us a taste of what USA was like when it was free. -
JimT,
2025-09-25, 08:43
- Reminds me of... - Paul, 2025-09-25, 13:49
- That gives us a taste of what USA was like when it was free. -
JimT,
2025-09-25, 08:43
- Okay, so now I've found a new shiny toy to lust over... -
AaronB,
2025-09-25, 09:29
- Okay, so now I've found a new shiny toy to lust over... - Bob Hatfield, 2025-09-27, 05:48
- A hypothetical NFA question - Slow Hand, 2025-09-26, 03:21
- I have come close several times. - cas, 2025-09-26, 12:14
- You could go even shorter! -
Slow Hand,
2025-09-27, 17:02
- I want a Howda.... - Hoot, 2025-09-27, 20:22
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Otony,
2025-09-25, 08:33