A sawed-off shotgun (also called a scattergun, sawn-off shotgun, short-barrelled shotgun, shorty, or boom stick) is a type of shotgun with a shorter gun barrel—typically under 18 inches (46 cm)—and often a pistol grip instead of a longer shoulder stock.

2024年8月15日 · A sawed-off shotgun is a shotgun with a modified barrel that is cut down to less than 18 inches in length. The smaller size of the barrel makes it easier to conceal, which has led to the outlawing of the weapon in many states.

2021年8月12日 · The ATF refers to a sawed-off shotgun as a “12-gauge Crude Manufacture,” and it is defined as “any shotgun with a barrel less than 18-inches and/or an overall length of less than 26-inches, with the stock altered and barrel cut down.”

2024年2月17日 · Sawed-off shotguns, which are shotguns with shorter barrels, are subject to strict regulations in the United States. They are illegal under federal law, unless specifically exempted for certain purposes like law enforcement.

2021年9月29日 · A sawed off shotgun is easy to make, hide, and carry around. Some may see it as an impractical gun to have, while others look at it as a sensible weaponry. For whatever reason, you plan to use a sawed off shotgun, make sure to fill out the right paperwork first.

2024年2月17日 · A sawed-off shotgun is a modified version of a regular shotgun with a shorter barrel. It typically offers a wider spread of pellets, making it more suitable for close-quarter encounters and providing less accuracy and range compared to a standard shotgun.

Sawed-off shotguns are extremely powerful and easy to conceal, making them heavily restricted weapons in the United States. Any sawed-off shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches in length is illegal nationwide, while sawn-off shotguns are generally illegal in some states.