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It is not strictly illegal to own a short barreled firearm. If you have the correct federal paperwork (tax stamp paid), it is perfectly legal one to own in most states (but not all). Federal regulations state that all Rifles muyst have a minimum barrel length of 16-inches, and an overall length of at least 26-inches. For Shotguns, the barrel must be a minuimum of 18-inches, with the same minimum overall length of 26-inches. Antique (pre-1899) firearms are exempted from this requirement if the were originally manufactured with short barrels.
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