Chiappa Triple Threat AOW

[geolemer]

I saw this on some shot show footage. As I understand it they come from Italy with a Pumaish stock/pistol grip its called the Chiappa Triple Threat. Am I correct that these could be AOW'ed and the barrel cut to say 7.5", Or would it still be a SBS?

 

[HavokCycle]

SBS is already an AOW. however indiana does not permit AOWs.

 

[shooter521]

SBS is already an AOW. however indiana does not permit AOWs.

SBS is an SBS, which Indiana does not allow. A shotgun-type AOW, on the other hand, is perfectly legal here.

 

[IndyDave1776]

SBS is an SBS, which Indiana does not allow. A shotgun-type AOW, on the other hand, is perfectly legal here.

Keeping in mind that I have not previously given much thought to NFA weapons, particularly AOWs, am I correctly understanding that an SBS is illegal in Indiana, but if registered as an AOW, it is an AOW and not an SBS, therefore legal? (in other words, is the NFA registration what separates the illegal SBS from a legal AOW?)

 

[JoshuaW]

Keeping in mind that I have not previously given much thought to NFA weapons, particularly AOWs, am I correctly understanding that an SBS is illegal in Indiana, but if registered as an AOW, it is an AOW and not an SBS, therefore legal? (in other words, is the NFA registration what separates the illegal SBS from a legal AOW?)

An SBS is typically a shortened shotgun, registered as such. An AOW type shotgun is usually a a pistol grip only shortened shotgun with a foregrip.

 

[cook5oh]

SBS has a stock but a short barrel on it. AOW is a wide encompassing group, but for shotguns to qualify as a an AOW it can not have a stock and must be shorter than standard barrel length (18 inches).

 

[IndyDave1776]

An SBS is typically a shortened shotgun, registered as such. An AOW type shotgun is usually a a pistol grip only shortened shotgun with a foregrip.

SBS has a stock but a short barrel on it. AOW is a wide encompassing group, but for shotguns to qualify as a an AOW it can not have a stock and must be shorter than standard barrel length (18 inches).

Thank you both for sharing the wealth of knowledge!

 

[bigo334]

AOW shotguns such as the Serbu Super Shorty for example start life as a shotgun built from the factory with only a pistol grip, it can't start one as a regular shotgun then it would be a SBS. If I am correct of course.

 

[Car Ramrod]

AOW shotguns such as the Serbu Super Shorty for example start life as a shotgun built from the factory with only a pistol grip, it can't start as one as a regular shotgun then it would be a SBS. If I am correct of course.

Correct.

An SBS is a Short Barreled Shotgun. As the name implies, it is a shotgun with a short barrel. A shotgun is defined as being fired from the shoulder. Therefore, if it has ever had a stock installed, it is considered a shotgun per the ATF.

An AOW is an Any Other Weapon and encompasses anything that is not already classified. Since a shotgun based AOW has a barrel shorter than 18.5" (can't classify it as a shotgun); does not have, and has never had, a stock installed (can't classify it as a shotgun); has a bore larger than .50 (can't classify it as a handgun) it is an Any Other Weapon. Shotgun AOWs must be built on a virgin receiver. This basically means it has never had a stock installed, thus not classifying it as a shotgun. Once a shotgun, always a shotgun.


If you can find a Chiappa Triple Threat that has never had a stock attached to the receiver, you could manufacture it as an AOW.

 

[cook5oh]

AOW shotguns such as the Serbu Super Shorty for example start life as a shotgun built from the factory with only a pistol grip, it can't start one as a regular shotgun then it would be a SBS. If I am correct of course.

That is correct***, as far as I know.

 

[xryan.jacksonx]

If you can find a Chiappa Triple Threat that has never had a stock attached to the receiver, you could manufacture it as an AOW.

It's worth noting that the tax for a AOW is still $200 for manufacture, not the $5 usually mentioned for transfers.

 

[Car Ramrod]

It's worth noting that the tax for a AOW is still $200 for manufacture, not the $5 usually mentioned for transfers.

Yea, I was going to add that, but figured it was just extra info and not really needed.

 

[geolemer]

This is the Website In which I first saw the Stockless version. Chiappa Triple Barreled Shotgun | Gun Nuts Media

 

[claybustr]

I just don't get the 3 barreled shotgun. It's not a new idea and it never caught on. I can't see it being any more than a novelty now either.