Quick question on barrel length

[Quickdraw22]

I know this is not in the shotgun forum, but the GD gets way more traffic. I need to find out before it gets dark.

How do LEOs measure barrel length. Is it from A or B?? If it's from A, my barrel is 18.5", if it's from B, my barrel ls 17.8".

Sorry again about the disruption of the GD Fung Shui.

DAVE

 

[Richard in LA]

From what I have heard/read, close the action, drop a dowel rod (or cleaning rod) down the muzzle until it touches the boltface, mark it at the muzzle, remove and measure. (or A as in your picture)

 

[Quickdraw22]

Okay, I just don't want to run into a dipshit cop who thinks that the barrel starts at B.

 

[spanky]

Most people use "new posts" so posting in OT won't help all that much.

 

[Quas]

I use the new post button

 

[Quickdraw22]

I use the new post button

WTF, where the hell is this button?? Did someone forget to send me the memo??

 

[spanky]

 

[Quickdraw22]

Ahhh, I've never used that toolbar before. Whoa, we have a search function?? CRAZY.

Oh yeah - was richards answer correct?? I don't want to hack my barrel just to never be able to use it.

 

[spanky]

That's what I've always heard but I'm no lawyer.

 

[artabr]

I'm pretty sure Richards answer is correct. That is, measured from closed bolt face. I'll look in the book to check.
Also, overall length of firearm must be over 26" from butt to muzzle.

Art

 

[topgunz1]

Richards answer is what I've always been told too.