Two-piece buttstock question

[ChronoCube]

I am looking to cut off the buttstock of a rifle stock and modify the two parts to snap together. This way, a 40+" rifle can fit inside a 36" hard case. The rifle will be operable without the removable part of the buttstock, but the overall length will still be over 30". When I need to use it, I can reattach the cut-off portion off the buttstock. See attached photoshopped image for example.

Will I run the risk of converting a rifle into a pistol this way, or run afoul of some other law? How short does the stock need to be cut in order to become a pistol?

[Ed_Hazard]

As long as you meet the minimum length and the rifle can still be shouldered and fired without the cut of portion you should be fine...in my opinion. IANAL.

[sevensix2x51]

is this actually for a 10/22?

[ChronoCube]

No, it's not. It's just a generic modification that could be made to any rifle with a traditional stock.

[sevensix2x51]

well, the rules are different for centerfire and rimfire. just checking.

since it is not a folding or collapsible stock, i think you should be okay as long as you adhere to the 30" rule... i am also not a lawyer.

i took the easy way out on my 10/22.

[NewbieDave]

If it's centerfire rifle with a barrel of 16" or longer, and overall length of 30" or over, with the stock detached... you should be good.

Just remember the overall length is fire-able configuration.

~dpc