What is leagal barrel legnth for a shotgun in NJ?

[Combat Auto 174]

Thanks

[Vlad G 345]

Same as federal, 18.5"

[Combat Auto 174]

I am totally new to shotguns - and given I will not be able to get an AR anytine soon I am looking at a shotgun...

 

Is this legal in NJ:

http://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/benelli-m4.php

 

And how can you tell if it will shoot slugs (self defense in home application - but I have a pet so no scatter shot)?

 

Thanks,

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Pistol grips on a S/A shotgun are a no-no in NJ.

 

Also, slugs are a poor choice for HD with a shotgun. The overpenetration potential is just too high. Within the ranges encountered within your home, some type of multiple shotshell is best. The pattern will not expand enough that you should have to worry about collateral damage.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[Combat Auto 174]

it has an option of no pistol grip

[rightisright 3]

The law is 18" (Fed and NJ). But manufacturers make them 18.5" to err on the safe side.

[raz-0 1,259]

The law is 18" (Fed and NJ). But manufacturers make them 18.5" to err on the safe side.

 

Some make them 18.25"

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Pistol grips on a S/A shotgun are a no-no in NJ.

 

Also, slugs are a poor choice for HD with a shotgun. The overpenetration potential is just too high. Within the ranges encountered within your home, some type of multiple shotshell is best. The pattern will not expand enough that you should have to worry about collateral damage.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

You can have a pistol grip on a semi shotgun as long as it doesn't have a removable mag I believe.

[Tactical Turtle 11]

My bad... I was wrong I guess holy pms... funny dicks was selling illegal 930s then...

[Vlad G 345]

funny dicks was selling illegal 930s then...

 

They do that sometimes.

[monroe5 0]

can you hunt with a 18.5 barrel

[Vlad G 345]

can you hunt with a 18.5 barrel

 

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/

 

Plus this should have been covered during your hunter education course.

[monroe5 0]

lots of changes in the laws since i took my course 57 years ago...i joined here because i was getting all kinds of answears.from people i was asking..you guys seem to know what your talking about

[vladtepes 1,060]

You can have a pistol grip on a semi shotgun as long as it doesn't have a removable mag I believe.

 

no.....

[Nick T 4]

 

 

no.....

X2 Benelli M4 needs a field stock in NJ