O.A. Barrel Length Question

[starkadder]

My question is regarding the legal aspects of rifle barrel length. Does the barrel it's self have to be 16" from the face of the closed bolt, or can you have a shorter barrel with a permanently attached (ie welded) muzzle device (flash hider, brake) that is at least 16" over all.

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[kanook]

you have a shorter barrel with a permanently attached (ie welded) muzzle device (flash hider, brake) that is at least 16" over all.

 

[starkadder]

I guess my real question is can you modify an existing rifle by shortening the barrel and permanently attaching a muzzel device, or does it fall into the "As origionaly manufactured" area of BATFE regulations.


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[kanook]

just remember when you shorten the barrel and it's attached to a receiver, you have just made a SBR without approval.