When is a shotgun also a pistol?
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When is a shotgun also a pistol?
I have a .410 snake charmer that comes complete with a velcro holster. Its a fully operational shotgun, complete with a barrell length of 18.25 inches. Considering it IS a shotgun, can it be carried on my person, in its handy velcro holster, and NOT be considered an illegal "open carry" firearm in Texas?
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What is the overall length? I believe the National Firearms Act defines what is legal and isn't. I see them for sale over the counter at Academy and other stores - what does the ATF form say? If it is a "shotgun", I would assume you could carry it, but not concealed. It would be like totin' a shotgun, walking down main street. 8)
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It's over the 26" minimum OAL. It's a long gun, even though it's a short long gun. ;)
Texas has no restrictions on carry of long guns, open or concealed, loaded or not, except for those places where it's illegal to have a gun at all (courts, etc.), or illegal to have a gun that isn't unloaded and cased for transport (secure area of airports).
Kevin
Texas has no restrictions on carry of long guns, open or concealed, loaded or not, except for those places where it's illegal to have a gun at all (courts, etc.), or illegal to have a gun that isn't unloaded and cased for transport (secure area of airports).
Kevin