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Wondering if the laws in NC are a barrel under 18" or overall length of 26" is prohibited, do I need a NFA permit to legally own one? Or are pistol grips not considered shotguns. Seems to be some gray are here. Just want to now the regulations before I purchase anything online and have it shipped.
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I assume that you are asking about the shockwave type firearms. Shotgun laws do not apply as they are not shotguns They are 100% legal in NC (I live in Camden NC ) As part of the legal definition, a “shotgun” must be made to be fired from the shoulder. Since Mossberg fits a new receiver with a pistol grip at the factory, the Shockwave falls under the definitions in the Gun Control Act of 1968, which calls it a “Pistol Grip Only Firearm.” That’s why the Shockwave doesn’t fall under the National Firearms Act rules and doesn’t require a tax stamp.