I'm wondering if anyone can affirm how I am reading the (lousy) NJ Statutes regarding rifle and shotgun legal length parameters.

 

Shotgun barrel - no less than 18 inches?

 

Rifle barrel - no less than 16 inches?

 

Overall length for BOTH long guns - no less than 26 inches?

 

Thanks in advance.

Correct. It is also Federal Law.

Awesome. Thank you kindly.

Does anybody know if the 16" min length includes or excludes a muzzle brake?

Does anybody know if the 16" min length includes or excludes a muzzle brake?

 

a 14.5 barrel with a pinned and welded brake that exceeds the 16" threshold is considered legal

Awesome, thanks.

 

Another question: If the barrel length is 16" EXCLUDING the muzzle brake, does the muzzle braek need to be permanently attached (pinned and welded)?

Awesome, thanks.

 

Another question: If the barrel length is 16" EXCLUDING the muzzle brake, does the muzzle braek need to be permanently attached (pinned and welded)?

 

You cannot have a threaded barrel while coupled with the evil features a rifle such as an AR 15...i.e. more than two of the evil feature list...(collapsible stock, detachable mag, pistol grip, grenade launcher, etc.)

 

A bolt type gun that does not accept a mag or a pistol grip or whatever that keeps it under the limit may allow for threaded barrels to change out brakes. IIRC (note flash hiders are specifically named in the evil feature list, so it must be a comp/brake device used for barrel end to not be considered an evil feature)

 

(Excerpt from the NJ Gun Law STICKY in the forum you posted under)

 

http://njgunforums.c...j-gun-law-faqs/

 

A semi-automatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least two of the following:

 

This means that if it is a semi-automatic rifle and has a detachable magazine it can have ONE of the following features and still be legal, but if it has two or more, then it would not be legal.

 

 

(1) A folding or telescoping stock;

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

(3) A bayonet mount;

(4) A flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor;

(5) A grenade launcher

 

Example

1) An AR15 (which is a semi automatic rifle that has a detachable magazine ) with a pistol grip. LEGAL

2) An AR15 (which is a semi automatic rifle that has a detachable magazine ) with a pistol grip AND a flash hider. ILLEGAL

Good point...this state blows....

Good point...this state blows....

Only half the time.

The other half, it sucks.

That way it stays in equilibrium.

 

A bolt type gun that does not accept a mag or a pistol grip or whatever that keeps it under the limit may allow for threaded barrels to change out brakes. IIRC (note flash hiders are specifically named in the evil feature list, so it must be a comp/brake device used for barrel end to not be considered an evil feature)

 

 

You can have whatever evil features you want on a bolt gun, as long as it meets the minimum length requirements, it's legal.

A bolt type gun that does not accept a mag or a pistol grip or whatever that keeps it under the limit may allow for threaded barrels to change out brakes. IIRC (note flash hiders are specifically named in the evil feature list, so it must be a comp/brake device used for barrel end to not be considered an evil feature)

 

 

Huh? I think you need to go back and read the gun law link YOU posted and tell me where it says ANY of that in regards to bolt guns.

The "evil feature" list only applies to semi automatic firearms, not bolt/pump action firearms.

Only half the time.

The other half, it sucks.

That way it stays in equilibrium.

But the most critical time, when we all sh*t our pants is when it "GOES FROM SUCK TO BLOW!"

You can have whatever evil features you want on a bolt gun, as long as it meets the minimum length requirements, it's legal.

Huh? I think you need to go back and read the gun law link YOU posted and tell me where it says ANY of that in regards to bolt guns.

The "evil feature" list only applies to semi automatic firearms, not bolt/pump action firearms.

 

Sorry didnt mean to say "bolt type" while explaining.. shopping for R700s got my brain slightly off topic.. Regardless of my error, the post of the law should be the meaningful portion explaining the nuts and bolts of what is and is not permissible by state law. Carry on!

Sorry didnt mean to say "bolt type" while explaining.. shopping for R700s got my brain slightly off topic.. Regardless of my error, the post of the law should be the meaningful portion explaining the nuts and bolts of what is and is not permissible by state law. Carry on!

 

An easy way to tell if something is illegal in NJ is the answer to this simple question. Is it fun?

 

If the answer is "yes", the chances are exceptional that it's illegal. If the answer is "no", then the chances are only fair that it's illegal.