Is it legal to add a stock to a handgun?

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aarondhgraham

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I was under the impression that it was illegal to clamp a stock onto a handgun,,,
I read somewhere ( or thought I read somewhere) that it becomes a Short Barreled Rifle.

Here is why I am asking.

I would love to fashion something like this for my CZ-75B,,,
I always thought it was illegal.

Anyone have any insight on this?

Aarond
 
From the site's FAQ:
10.Do I need a special permit or licence to buy your product?
No. Anyone can buy it, but if you plan on adding a stock to it and connecting it to your handgun you should be filing a Form 1 with the ATF because you are turning your handgun into a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR).



11.Is there any way I can avoid the ATF Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) law?
Yes. If you have a 16" (or longer) barrel for your Glock.
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Okay, I'm all embarrassed now,,,,,

Thanks Don H,,,

I'm embarrassed that I didn't read any further than I did,,,
But relieved that I was correct about my assumption of illegality.

Thanks for the information. :)

Aarond
 
Yet another stupid law with no point..... All the stock in the world wont add range to a pistols bullet nor make it magically more deadly..... sheer stupidy in law..
 
BGutzman Yet another stupid law with no point..... All the stock in the world wont add range to a pistols bullet nor make it magically more deadly..... sheer stupidy in law..
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The 1934 National Firearms Act DID have a point.....making the possession of concealable firearms a federal crime. Handguns were removed before the bill was passed, but certain restrictions stayed in place.
 
FWIW a few older handguns originally built with fittings for factory shoulder stocks have been reclassified as C&R and are not subject to the NFA. You can add an original shoulder stock to one of these without the tax stamps, registration, etc. The most commonly encountered models are BHPs, Mauser Broomhandles, and Lugers. A full list can be found in the ATF C&R book.

This doesn't help the OP with his CZ-75B or any other modern handgun, but it's good to know. :)
 
As their disclaimer states:

In the Unites States all NFA rules apply
You must register your handgun with the ATF if you plan on adding a stock to it.
Reference: ATF Form 1


Yes, this would certainly be an SBR.
 
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