short-barreled rifle

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A type of rifle that is less than 26 inches in overall length, or that has a barrel shorter than 16 inches. This weapon is fired from the shoulder. A short-barreled rifle can be made by shortening a longer weapon or adding a shoulder stock to a short-barreled handgun. These firearms must be registered and are subject to transfer taxes.

Photo Credit

"Flintlock cavalry carbine" by Encyclopædia Britannica, 1910, page 719 is licensed under Public Domain.

Published Works
The Blessing Way (1970)
Term Type
Built Environment Reference
Manuscript Occurrences

 
A01 The Blessing Way (01-07) p. 227

References

 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
     N.d.   Firearms Guide - Identification of Firearms - Section 5,
         https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-guide-identification-firearms-sec…, accessed
         March 17, 2016.