Benelli Supernova and 922(r)? Again

[triggs75]

I know there are threads about this on Calguns and other sights, but I do not see what people change out and the correct total number of imported parts.

I am interested in adding a Nordic +2 Tube Extension to my Benelli SuperNova. I know that changing the magazine to increase capacity requires that the shotgun meet the 922R regulation which requires that it can have no more than 10 of the imported parts listed.

After looking through the searches, I have come up with 12 or 13 imported parts for the SuperNova

Does this sound right for the SuperNova?
1. Receiver
2. Barrel
3. Bolt
4. Bolt carrier
5. Gas piston ****(does this count on the Supernova)

[triggs75]

The part bolded below is stating any shotgun. That is it, some threads/posts say semi only and others have stated all shotguns as stated in the 922R.


Title 18 of the US Code (18 USC), Chapter 44 Section 922.
Section 922 Paragraph R states:

"It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun which is identical to any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation under section 925(d)(3) of this chapter as not being particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes except that this subsection shall not apply to--
(1) the assembly of any such rifle or shotgun for sale or distribution by a licensed manufacturer to the United States or any department or agency thereof or to any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof; or
(2) the assembly of any such rifle or shotgun for the purposes of testing or experimentation authorized by the Attorney General. "

[Stewdabaker23]

The supernova is a pump, 922r applies to semi-auto.

[triggs75]

The supernova is a pump, 922r applies to semi-auto.

Can you show where it says that. In the post right above that I posted it states any shotgun.

[HK35]

Title 18 of the US Code (18 USC), Chapter 44 Section 922.
Section 922 Paragraph R states: "...to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun..."

The code does not seem to apply to upgrading parts from a complete (factory assembled) shotgun/semi-auto rifle.

[triggs75]

Title 18 of the US Code (18 USC), Chapter 44 Section 922.
Section 922 Paragraph R states: "...to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any shotgun..."

The code does not seem to apply to upgrading parts from a complete (factory assembled) shotgun/semi-auto rifle.

I am extending the mag capacity from 5 to 7 so it is more then upgrading the part and that is what bring in the 922R compliance. On the line you pulled it states "any Shotgun", not sure where it states semi only.

Thanks for the help, just want to make sure I am ok.

Chad

[Stewdabaker23]

As far as I can tell it only applies to semi-autos. 922r is a very stupid, confusing law and no one had ever been charged with it.

I have a Benelli supernova tactical with mag extension and even if it falls under 922r, I could careless.

[HK35]

I am extending the mag capacity from 5 to 7 so it is more then upgrading the part and that is what bring in the 922R compliance. On the line you pulled it states "any Shotgun", not sure where it states semi only.

Thanks for the help, just want to make sure I am ok.

Chad

I guess I wasn't clear, I was trying to say that 922r does NOT apply to upgrading factory assembled shotguns.

The language is clear that it was intended for assembly of a shotgun/rifle from imported parts. So if you you start with a parts kit then 922r applies.

[Vertigofirearms]

922r is a very stupid, confusing law and no one had ever been charged with it.

Just because no one has been charged, doesn't take away from the fact it is still a law.

[triggs75]

I guess I wasn't clear, I was trying to say that 922r does NOT apply to upgrading factory assembled shotguns.

The language is clear that it was intended for assembly of a shotgun/rifle from imported parts. So if you you start with a parts kit then 922r applies.

Interesting. So on my sks I upgraded the stock from its factory assembled stock and had to comply with 922r. Guess I am not understanding. Oh well.

I am going to replace the hammer, follower and stock to all US parts. I prefer to be safe then sorry.

Supposedly the geissele M4 hammer will work, I will update later to see if it does or does not.

Since I got the non pistol grip supernova, I will replace the stock with the mesa tactical urbino stock

And for the follower I am not sure either the Nordic or the dmw. I had read possible issues or concerns on both. Anybody use either of these to help me decide?

Thanks, chad

[yoteassasin]

HEY, CHAD,!
are you kidding me! QUIT MAKING UP LAWS WITH BS INTERPRITATIONS
please be normal and chill out

[zhyla]

Well first you need to know what is prohibited by 925(d)(3):

(3) is of a type that does not fall within the definition of a firearm as defined in section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is generally recognized as particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes, excluding surplus military firearms, except in any case where the Attorney General has not authorized the importation of the firearm pursuant to this paragraph, it shall be unlawful to import any frame, receiver, or barrel of such firearm which would be prohibited if assembled; or

It's maybe worth verifying but I'm going out on a limb and saying any imported non-military surplus shotgun must be exempt from the above to make it into the country. So it doesn't automatically trigger 922r unless you're modifying it to be "identical to any rifle or shotgun prohibited from importation" by the above. Is there a Supernova which is prohibited from import which is "identical" (I think they mean functionally identical) to what you are building? If not then you're fine.

I'm not a 922r expert so take that with plenty of salt. And as it turns out laws that are never enforced/enforceable don't matter that much.

[triggs75]

HEY, CHAD,!
are you kidding me! QUIT MAKING UP LAWS WITH BS INTERPRITATIONS
please be normal and chill out

Thanks for the info. For a second I thought the 922R was real.