What is the limit of rounds for a Semi auto shotgun? I believe it was 5 am I correct?

 

thanks and sorry if this was answered already

6 + 1

That many? that's not bad at all I thought it was 5 total. isn't that what most semi auto shotguns are anyway or do some have a bigger capacity?

Example of 6 + 1 with 18" barrel

 

Example of 8 + 1 with 22" barrel

What brands are those?

 

the semi auto also has feature restrictions, correct? Pistol grip, foldable stocks, etc. that stuff is only allowed on pumps I thought

Remingtons.

 

Correct.

Get yourself a Saiga 12 w/some 5 round mags & enjoy!

Well, there is the grey area, of the magazine of a Saiga being detachable.

 

Under this line, the gun fails at being an assault weapon, and is legal with any capacity mag (up to 15 rounds):

 

iii. A semi-automatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

(1) A folding or telescoping stock;

(2) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(3) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of six rounds; and/or

(4) An ability to accept a detachable magazine;

 

But then, under this line, it's questionable, because it's clear the intent was on fixed magazines:

 

3. A semi-automatic shotgun with either a magazine capacity exceeding six rounds, a folding stock

or a pistol grip;

 

Of Course, federal 922R laws would apply.

i would skip all that for a young kid starting off....i would say pick up a single shot (many choices) easier to handle and less complicated for beginners.....teach them well

Well, there is the grey area, of the magazine of a Saiga being detachable.

 

Under this line, the gun fails at being an assault weapon, and is legal with any capacity mag (up to 15 rounds):

 

iii. A semi-automatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

(1) A folding or telescoping stock;

(2) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(3) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of six rounds; and/or

(4) An ability to accept a detachable magazine;

 

But then, under this line, it's questionable, because it's clear the intent was on fixed magazines:

 

3. A semi-automatic shotgun with either a magazine capacity exceeding six rounds, a folding stock

or a pistol grip;

 

Of Course, federal 922R laws would apply.

 

S12's are great fun, mine is my primary skeet/trap gun. its great fun watching people stare as you load a big-looking magazine into your AK-type on the skeet fields.

Tinyboy, the Benelli M1 I was using at the class last weekend holds 6 in the tube.

i would skip all that for a young kid starting off....i would say pick up a single shot (many choices) easier to handle and less complicated for beginners.....teach them well

 

How young? Over 16 I would go with a pump to begin.

One thing I always wondered about in regards to the semi-auto shotgun limit:

 

A magazine tube that can hold six 3" long shot shells is at least 18" long. If instead of using 3" long shells, you used 2.5" long shells, you'd be able to fit seven of them (18"/2.5" = 7.2).

 

I see nowhere that NJ law distinguishes what a "standard" shotgun shell length is.

Tinyboy, the Benelli M1 I was using at the class last weekend holds 6 in the tube.

 

My M2 holds 5 and 1 only but its good enough i cna still do some damage to the paper with 6 quick shots lol

 

can't hit a clay pigeon to save myself though...

Measure the shells. You will discover something interesting.