MCL 750.224b(3), an amendment to the previous law, MCL 750.224b, now allows a person to make, transfer, or have in their possession a short-barreled shotgun (SBS) or a short-barreled riffle (SBR) as long as the manufacturing, transferring, or possession is legal under federal law.
Short Barreled Shotgun means a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches or overall length under 26 inches.
Short Barreled Riffle means a riffle with a barrel under 16 inches or overall length under 26 inches.
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Possession of a short-barreled riffle of shotgun
MCL 750.224b(4) was added to law and it says that in order to posses a SBR or it must be registered as a pistol in Michigan. MCL 750.224b(5) states a person using or transporting a SBR or SBS must have a federal registration. A SBS or a SBR is now considered a pistol under Michigan gun law and is subject to all Michigan statutes applicable to pistols. This means that all laws, such as carrying your short-barreled shotgun or riffle will have to be an open carry or concealed with a proper license. Transportation laws applicable to a handgun will now apply to SBS and SBR. Failing to follow proper law could result in being charged with a Michigan gun crime.
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Police Seizure of Firearms
Not complying with MCL 750.224b(5) can result in a police officer immediately seizing the firearm. However, a person will have 45 days to present the proper documentation to the police agency and have their firearm returned.
Michigan Criminal Lawyer
If you have been charged with a firearms violation contact criminal defense lawyer, Aaron J. Boria today. We handle everything from the return of weapons that were improperly seized, gun board issues, and we defend against criminal gun charges. Call (734) 453-7806 today for a free consultation.
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