Posted: 11/16/2006 11:03:50 AM EDT
| where, in the myriad convoluted rules and regulations, is the minimum O.A.L. for a rifle defined? |
TITLE 26 > Subtitle E > CHAPTER 53 > Subchapter B > PART I > § 5845 LINK § 5845. Definitions For the purpose of this chapter— (a) Firearm The term “firearm” means (1) a shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (2) a weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (3) a rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (4) a weapon made from a rifle if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (5) any other weapon, as defined in subsection (e); (6) a machinegun; (7) any silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code); and (8) a destructive device. The term “firearm” shall not include an antique firearm or any device (other than a machinegun or destructive device) which, although designed as a weapon, the Secretary finds by reason of the date of its manufacture, value, design, and other characteristics is primarily a collector’s item and is not likely to be used as a weapon. |
Thanks. Funny, I read that on my own, and managed to not note the 26 inch rule, just the bbl length rule.  Looks like my build will be compliant with the ACE shorty stock after all. 
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