Legality question

[k9jri]

It is my understanding that I can legally use my 21", .22LR barrel with a G2 handgun frame and handgun grip in Indiana.

I have not been able to find anything which states a maximum length for a handgun barrel.

- Mike

[Couger]

I've asked the same question myself.  I think you're okay with that.

If that was a shotgun, it would be perfectly legal since it would be at least 26in in total length.

So why not a CF or rimfire rifle?



Something you could also do is put a Choate side-folder on it, only using the pistol grip function!  But also having the f-stock for extra stability if it was ever wanted, too.

But if you indeed put a folding stock on an Encore or Contender frame, any bbl less than 16in would then be illegal.

[expeditionx]

It is my understanding that I can legally use my 21", .22LR barrel with a G2 handgun frame and handgun grip in Indiana.
I have not been able to find anything which states a maximum length for a handgun barrel.
- Mike

Under Federal law, there is no max length for any type of common weapon.
It would be odd if any state did impose such a requirement.
As long as you never put a buttstock on your pistol frame, you can use any barrel size and be legal.

[hunter58]

I would need to dig through my files, but in Indiana a handgun could not exceed overall length of 26 inches. Went through this years ago when handguns were allowed for hunting in Indiana. The old style contender with a 21 inch barrel meet the requirements. Good idea to have documentation when hunting as some of the officals were unclear about the use of a handgun in that configuration. I will dig through my files and post a follow up with the information.

[k9jri]

I would need to dig through my files, but in Indiana a handgun could not exceed overall length of 26 inches. Went through this years ago when handguns were allowed for hunting in Indiana. The old style contender with a 21 inch barrel meet the requirements. Good idea to have documentation when hunting as some of the officals were unclear about the use of a handgun in that configuration. I will dig through my files and post a follow up with the information.

Yes, that is my understanding as well.  The 21" barrel does not make the G2 exceed the 26" overall length.  The Indiana rules are a little bit fuzzy, to me, on the 26" issue but it looked to me that a handgun of less than 26" overall length would be legal.   I will keep an eye out for your follow up.

Thank you!

- Mike

[expeditionx]

Ok here is a link to an Indiana governement resource.
http://www.in.gov/isp/files/firearms_FAQ_02_08.pdf
What is the legal definition of a handgun under Indiana Law?
IC 35-47-1-6 "Handgun"
35-47-1-6 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.

You might can call a local PD and ask if both requirements need to be met.

[hunter58]

From the Indiana State Law Title 35 Article 47.
35-47-1-6 Handgun - "Handgun"  means any firearm:
(1) designed or adapted so as to be aimed and fired from one hand, regardless of barrel length; or
(2) any firearm with:
(A)  a barrel less then (16) in length; or
(B) an overall lenght of less than twenty-six inches.

Hope this helps...

[expeditionx]

Dejavu

[hunter58]

guess I was a tad slow , thanks for the information.

[expeditionx]

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