How many rounds can shotguns hold in CA?

[Termless]

Sorry about the question but don't know how many rounds you can hold in a shotgun.

[Hakoomay]

i would like to know also...

[WDE91]

I believe there are variables
10 in a pistol gripped semi auto
not sure if there is a limit on semi auto non pistol gripped shotguns
not sure if there is a limit on pump guns

[chaseface]

Anything 10 or under is totally legal except for certain types of hunting.

It is illegal to take an 8 round magazine and add an extension to make it over 10 rds. because then you just "manufactured" a high capacity magazine (over 10rds).

You can get more technical if you want but does that answer your question?

[Arson]

I have a Mossberg 590A1, It holds 8 in the tube +1 in the chamber making it 9, with a speed feed stock for an additional 4 making the total 13 rds. "If" I were to place a side saddle on it, there could be an additional 6 rds making the new total 19 rds. Also I could put an ammo bandolier on it that could hold an additional 25 rds, making the new total 44 rds. This configuration would render it way to heavy.

There are many manufactures that make tube extensions to increase the amount of shells you could carry in a shotgun.

[Merc1138]

I have a Mossberg 590A1, It holds 8 in the tube +1 in the chamber making it 9, with a speed feed stock for an additional 4 making the total 13 rds. "If" I were to place a side saddle on it, there could be an additional 6 rds making the new total 19 rds. Also I could put an ammo bandolier on it that could hold an additional 25 rds, making the new total 44 rds. This configuration would render it way to heavy.

There are many manufactures that make tube extensions to increase the amount of shells you could carry in a shotgun.

What? Sidesaddles and speedfeed stocks aren't the same thing as a magazine tube. It's not even remotely a legal issue.

The problem with the magazine capacity laws and shotguns, is that shot shells come in different lengths, which can make a drastic difference regarding capacity of the magazine tube. No one has an answer for that yet. More specifically the problem is, does an 8+1 shotgun you bought actually hold 8+1 if you use aguila mini shot shells that are only 1.75"? What about a 10 shell magazine tube that holds 10 3.5" shells, what happens when you use 2.75" shells?"

At least I can only assume that's what the OP is concerned about.

[esiegel91]

For hunting its 2+1

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[Chaos47]

No limit per say if you have a preban magazine or tube.

If you don't allready legally posses the "large-capacity magazine" then the magazine law applies.

This applies to both box and tube magazines.

So if you attached a tube over 10 rounds you would be manufacturing a large capacity magazine


When Hunting you are limited to 3 shells.
And before someone says otherwise shotgun tube magazines are not exempt from the magazine law.
Only 22 tubes and Lever tubes are exempt. Not Shotguns! (Unless its a lever action shotgun )

12020 (25) As used in this section, "large-capacity magazine" means any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(A) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(B) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(C) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.

[stkcode]

Sorry about the question but don't know how many rounds you can hold in a shotgun.

10 rounds legally in a clipped mag shotgun.
Don't believe there is a limit for tube mag shotguns.

[Termless]

I want to get it in 12gauge. But can we really hold 8 rounds in a tube?

[scotty99]

I believe the 10 round limit only applies to semi-autos. Pump guns are restricted only by practical limits, and, having shot a 13-round Beretta, your willingness to hoist several pounds of ammo hanging under the barrel.

[Termless]

I believe the 10 round limit only applies to semi-autos. Pump guns are restricted only by practical limits, and, having shot a 13-round Beretta, your willingness to hoist several pounds of ammo hanging under the barrel.

So there is no limit of how many rounds you can hold in a 12 gauge then right? Also What shotgun should I get? Mossberg 590A1 or remington 870 security model?

[Travis590A1]

I saw a KSG for sale in the bay area so I'm not so sure.

[jdberger]

In a tube mag??

One billion.

There's no such "10 round limit" in CA for tube mags. There's no such thing as manufacturing an illegal "hi-cap" tube magazine.

Prove me wrong....

[stkcode]

I want to get it in 12gauge. But can we really hold 8 rounds in a tube?

Yea. A 590 with a 20" barrel should be able to hold 8+1. Meaning 8 in the tube, + 1 in the chamber.