Am I the only one...

[Rookie]

Who thinks that it is retarded that you can't legally own a short barreled shotgun?

You can legally own a SBR, a Full auto, a silencer but not a shotgun with a 14 inch barrel? I know that you can get a shotgun that is classified as AOW, but I would love to have a shotgun with a shorter barrel for home defense.

I would love to hear their reasoning on their decision...

 

[Scutter01]

I don't know the reason, but my guess is that it "makes them too easy to conceal". Some legislator no-doubt saw one in a movie where the bad guy had one under his trenchcoat.

 

[Bigum1969]

As we learned from the Assault Weapons Ban, the folks who write these laws don't necessarily know anything about firearms.

 

[VUPDblue]

Actually what needs to happen, IMHO, is in the statute that regulates these items the following words need to be added: "...except firearms lawfully registered and posessed under the National Firearms Act."

 

[Rookie]

Sorry, wasn't sure which forum to put it in...


No worries! I just moved it for ya!!!

 

[Scutter01]

Actually what needs to happen, IMHO, is in the statute that regulates these items the following words need to be added: "...except firearms lawfully registered and posessed under the National Firearms Act."

As long as we're dreaming, why don't we just repeal the NFA?

 

[VUPDblue]

I don't see this as a pipe dream at all. There has been a substantial amount of pro-gun legislation in the past few years, and at least one state has even repealed their state ban on MG's and suppressors. I think that if enough citizens spoke with the right legislator, then something as simple as this would be possible.

 

[G McBride]

I think we should all write our representative and get one of them to sponsor a bill to change this law in the next session. If we can have machine guns it is stupid that we can not have short barreled shot guns.

Anyone have any contact with their representatives? I'll see if I can talk with Allen Paul before the next session and see what he says about it. I think I am correct that it is an Indiana law that needs to be revised.

If all they have to do is change to the except line as in earlier post, it should be easy to get done. Keep us updated with any progress made.

 

[VUPDblue]

I think we should all write our representative and get one of them to sponsor a bill to change this law in the next session. If we can have machine guns it is stupid that we can not have short barreled shot guns.

Anyone have any contact with their representatives? I'll see if I can talk with Allen Paul before the next session and see what he says about it. I think I am correct that it is an Indiana law that needs to be revised.

If all they have to do is change to the except line as in earlier post, it should be easy to get done. Keep us updated with any progress made.

Yes, it would really be that easy! And yes, it is Indiana law that needs changed. I'd write my rep, but at this point I don't even know who that is...

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

I find it hilarious that a Serbu Shorty which is incredibly concealable with it's short barrel and pistol grip is legal as an AOW but if you made it less concealable by adding a shoulder stock you'd be breaking the law. Even if you're anti-gun I don't know how that seems logical.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Yes, it would really be that easy! And yes, it is Indiana law that needs changed. I'd write my rep, but at this point I don't even know who that is...

Time to find out, Nick.

Who's Your Legislator?

Blessings,
Bill

 

[ATM]

Who's Your Legislator?

Hello Mods,

Oh please sticky this in the law thread or somewhere handy.

Thanks B,

 

[Scutter01]

Hello Mods,

Oh please sticky this in the law thread or somewhere handy.

Thanks B,

Kinda pushy, ain't ya?

 

[ATM]

Yep, thats me!

Thanks

 

[VUPDblue]

Hmmm. Looks to be Mike Delph and Phil Hinkle. I'll have to fire-off some letters when I get home from my trip on Friday.

 

[G McBride]

I sent an email to both my Representative and my Senator last night.

I think if we will start a letter/email writing campaign and continue to bring this up to our elected officials, we may have a chance to get this short barrel shotgun rule changed.

We will need to get someone to sponsor a bill in both the House and the Senate. I see Alan Paul at some gun shows with older military swords and such. I am sure that he is a gun friendly if not supporting Senator.

See how your official react and let's see if we can't get this rule changed. It should be obvious to everyone how silly it is.

 

[G McBride]

Anyone else stepped up and wrote your representatives?? One person can not change anything but many voters writing them will get there attention.

 

[G McBride]

OK guys. A letter every once in a Blue Moon is not going to motivate the representatives to change the law to allow you to own a Short Barrel Shotgun.

Are we just complaining for the sake of complaining or do we want to get this changed. If you want a change you have to get engaged in making something happen.

 

[right winger]

Am I the only one

Yes, it would really be that easy! And yes, it is Indiana law that needs changed. I'd write my rep, but at this point I don't even know who that is...

Use this link and clink on Who's your Legislator.

Indiana General Assembly

 

[VUPDblue]

Use this link and clink on Who's your Legislator.

Indiana General Assembly

Check out post #11 in this thread...