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Is the mossberg 990 aftershock Spx classified as a class 3 firearm?
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The Aftershock is not considered a NFA item. It's classified as a "other" weapon
Hi Jeremy and welcome to the Buds community. No, the standard Mossberg 990 Aftershock SPX (with the 14.75-inch barrel and birdshead grip) is not classified as an NFA item; it is considered a Title 1 "Firearm". Because it is manufactured with a pistol grip (no shoulder stock) and has an overall length exceeding 26 inches, it does not meet the definition of a Short-Barreled Shotgun. Classification: So, it (requires no tax stamp). Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Good evening to you!! The mossberg 990 aftershock Spx is not considered a NFA item. It fall under the classification of other. Hope this helps. Have a good rest of your day.
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Hi Jeremy, no sir, the Mossberg 990 Aftershock SPX is not classified as an NFA item because it has an overall length exceeding 26 inches and is designed without a traditional stock, which allows it to fall into the "other" category rather than being classified as a shotgun, as shown here >>> mossberg.com/990-aftershock-spx-83010.html
No tax stamp or registration required.
(Only model 83014, which has a Magpul stock, is a class 3 item) >>> mossberg.com/990-spx-magpul-class-3-83014.html
Stay safe & have a great day!
No, it is not.
Yes, the 990 SPX Magpul - Class 3 (model 83014) is classified as a Class 3/NFA firearm because it is a short-barreled shotgun (SBS) with a 14.75-inch barrel. The 990 SPX Magpul variant is explicitly sold as an NFA item, whereas the original, 2025 "Aftershock" featured a specialized grip to avoid this classification.
Key Details:
Classification: It is classified as an NFA Short-Barreled Shotgun (SBS), requiring a $200 tax stamp.
Features: It features a 14.75-inch barrel, a Magpul SGA stock, and is designed for tactical use.
Model Designation: While Mossberg lists it as a "Class 3" item, other versions (like the base Aftershock) have been classified as "Other" under the Gun Control Act.
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The Mossberg 990 Aftershock SPX “is not”considered an NFA item. 👍🏻‼️