Barrel length?

[sirr6]

Does a shotgun barrel has to be a certain length to be Ca compliant? Is a 14'' barrel considered a SBS and a "no go" in Ca?

[hcbr]

No Go, and yes, anything above 18.5 and i think overall 26" at minimum

[Turo]

No Go, and yes, anything above 18.5 and i think overall 26" at minimum

Correct, except for the length of the barrel has to be above 18 inches. Most companies make them 18.5 inches "just in case."

[sirr6]

Thanks guys, I was hoping to pick up the 14'' barrel for my M4, shame on Ca gun laws.

[Turo]

Thanks guys, I was hoping to pick up the 14'' barrel for my M4, shame on Ca gun laws.

Also, just for future reference, owning a less than 18" barrel and a shotgun that barrel can fit on violates the federal "constructive possession" law and is treated the same as owning a Short Barreled Shotgun itself.

[hcbr]

whoops i meant above hahah

[johnthomas]

Does a shotgun barrel has to be a certain length to be Ca compliant? Is a 14'' barrel considered a SBS and a "no go" in Ca?

You did not mention what brand or gauge. Have you checked on line to see if you can order a new barrel?

[Quiet]

Thanks guys, I was hoping to pick up the 14'' barrel for my M4, shame on Ca gun laws.

Federal laws also prohibits you from acquiring a less than 18" shotgun barrel.

[sirr6]

It's a benelli brand 12ga. There's one for sale right now on gb.

[paulyski]

To measure barrel length, close the action & drop a dowel or rod down the barrel.

There must be 18" of barrel from a closed bolt.

If cutting a barrel, most cut it long.
If you have to file it square, you don't want to go too short.

A barrel too short to keep decent groups isn't worth a 10 year federal sentence.

Good luck Brother.

Pauly