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Post by lon371 on Oct 25, 2011 17:16:21 GMT -5
Hello again.
Wondering what the maximum length is on a handgun barrel for hunting? I have a Thompson Contender, was wondering if I could put an 18" barrel on it? Thank you.
Lonny
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Post by morrison on Oct 26, 2011 6:34:37 GMT -5
IC 35-47-1-6
"Handgun"
Sec. 6. "Handgun" means any firearm:
(1) designed or adapted so as to be aimed and fired from one (1) hand, regardless of barrel length; or
(2) any firearm with:
(A) a barrel less than sixteen (16) inches in length; or
(B) an overall length of less than twenty-six (26) inches.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32
In order to put an 18" barrel on the firearm and it still be considered a handgun, you have to be able to 'aim' and fire it with ONE hand. I believe this is intended to be without any support or assistance in maintaining muzzle control. If the firearm with an 18" barrel could not be aimed accurately with one hand. It would then NOT meet the definition given above.
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