I've got a Hawk 12ga. shotgun (Rem. 870 Xpress clone) that I'm going to specifically modify for home defense use only, where I want to cut the barrel down from the 28" it has now, down to 18"-19" to make it easier to carry in the close indoor confines of our home if need be. The current barrel has a vent rib and is a black matte finish.
I want to make sure it's of legal length of at least 18", but I'm not certain on where the measurement point is- at least where would law enforecement take measurements.
I assume they take the measurement from the closed breech face out to the end of the barrel or do they measure from the shoulder of the chamber where the shell lips rests against to the end of the barrel?
I've already purchased several boxes of Winchester Super-X 00-buck 3' high-brass Magnum ammo, so once I get this thing modified, tested, cleaned and loaded- I'll have it stored/prepared, ready for anything.
I want to make sure it's of legal length of at least 18", but I'm not certain on where the measurement point is- at least where would law enforecement take measurements.
I assume they take the measurement from the closed breech face out to the end of the barrel or do they measure from the shoulder of the chamber where the shell lips rests against to the end of the barrel?
I've already purchased several boxes of Winchester Super-X 00-buck 3' high-brass Magnum ammo, so once I get this thing modified, tested, cleaned and loaded- I'll have it stored/prepared, ready for anything.