Texas 14" Pistol Grip Shotgun?

[carguychris]

...my point is that the ATF definition isn't necessarily the controlling factor, because the question really concerns chapter 46 of the TX Penal Code, which does not refer to the ATF definition of the term "shotgun", or any other specific definition for that matter.

Lacking a definition under state law does not change what the firearm actually is.

I agree completely. The trouble is—to paraphrase what Tom Servo mentioned earlier—that argument may have to be made in a courtroom, not during the arrest.

Frankly, this thread is making me think that TX really needs to rewrite Penal Code 46.01(10) to more closely reflect 26 U.S. Code § 5845(a), (c), and (d). Perhaps a project for the 2017 legislative session?

 

[Rob62]

All the facts have already been talked about.

I think this is the gun (info) that may have started this discussion. It's an excellent informational read for anyone interested in the subject.

http://shockwavetechnologies.com/site/?page_id=88/

Lots of sources and facts cited. Short answer, as has been said here already, it's legal from the Federal law viewpoint. Your State laws of course could vary.

Now the big question or comment is how likely are you to find a law enforcement officer who will know about this "loophole" in the law ?! I would as a bare minimum plan on getting arrested if out and about with this thing and an unfriendly encounter with LE occurs. But undoubtedly you will win the civil lawsuit for wrongful arrest afterwards. Personally it's just not worth the potential hassle. I live in an NFA friendly state - Georgia - and can own conventional BATFE Form 1 & 4 SBS'.

Regards,

Rob