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Question [message #16236] Fri, 23 November 2012 17:40 Go to next message
BigBG76 is currently offline  BigBG76
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Does a Thompson have to be registered as a SBR(Short Barreled Rifle) if you leave the rifle stock on and install a 12" or 15" barrel?
If it makes a difference I live in Missouri.

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Re: Question [message #16241 is a reply to message #16236] Fri, 23 November 2012 19:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mrmurl is currently offline  mrmurl
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I am sure that others will chime in to help clear this up but I do know that it is against federal law to have a shoulder stock on a gun with a barrel shorter than 16 inches. That is if you live in Missouri or anywhere else. I am not sure about registering it as a short barrel rifle.
I live in Missouri also.

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Re: Question [message #16244 is a reply to message #16241] Fri, 23 November 2012 23:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I've never heard of anyone spending the money to register an Encore as a SBR, but to answer your question - YES - If you attached a barrel under 16" to one with a stock on it, you have just created an SBR and would be in violation of Federal Law if you don't have it registered as such.

It does not make any difference that you are in Missouri (or any other state). Federal law is 16" minimum for a rifle barrel.

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Re: Question [message #16248 is a reply to message #16244] Sat, 24 November 2012 09:09 Go to previous message
BigBG76 is currently offline  BigBG76
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Thank you gentlemen! The way I was reading, that is what I thought.

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