I wondered about that.....
....as this measures out to 25.5" folded. UZIs are actually shorter than my gun when folded.
Some states measure OAL with the stock in the collapsed/closed position. Here in Washington this rifle is legal as it is "manufactured" to this folded length, but longer than 26" when opened. If it were "modified" to this folded length, it would be illegal. Go figure.
So check with your state's laws.
Supposedly, the feds measure OAL with the stock in the extended/open position. I found this quote from the BATF:
Dear __________________:
This is in reply to your correspondence which was received by the Firearms Technology Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
As background, 27 CFR Sec. 479.11 (Meaning of Terms) states, in part:
The overall length of a weapon made from a shotgun or rifle is the distance between the extreme ends of the weapon measured along a line parallel to the center line of the bore.
Based on this description of overall length and its correct measurement, ATF has taken the position that firearms having folding or collapsible stocks are properly measured for overall length with the stock fully extended.
We thank you for your inquiry and trust that the foregoing has been responsive.
Sincerely yours,
John R. Spencer
Chief, Firearms Technology Branch
Since these rifles are being legally imported and sold here in the US, one has to assume that the BATF is fully aware of the existance of same. What do you think?
Otony
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- Bought a strange little rifle....... -
Otony,
2012-02-01, 17:03
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- Looks handy for the cab of the pick up or in a soft Saxaphon -
Rob Leahy,
2012-02-01, 20:16
- Looks handy for the cab of the pick up or in a soft Saxaphon -
Otony,
2012-02-01, 22:59
- Violin case you need -
Bob Hatfield,
2012-02-03, 18:42
- I love it! -
Otony,
2012-02-03, 19:22
- I love it! - Bob Hatfield, 2012-02-04, 18:34
- I love it! -
Otony,
2012-02-03, 19:22
- Violin case you need -
Bob Hatfield,
2012-02-03, 18:42
- Looks handy for the cab of the pick up or in a soft Saxaphon -
Otony,
2012-02-01, 22:59
- (better fold down to just over 26") -
bj,
2012-02-01, 20:46
- I wondered about that..... -
Otony,
2012-02-01, 22:57
- I wondered about that..... -
bj,
2012-02-02, 10:56
- naw, these gotta be legal, the BATF sends these to Mexico - Rob Leahy, 2012-02-02, 13:28
- I wondered about that..... -
bj,
2012-02-02, 10:56
- Worring about nothing BJ. Unless ATF changes their written - Rob Leahy, 2012-02-02, 13:31
- A M1 carbine with a paratrooper stock is about 25" long -
Jared,
2012-02-02, 23:06
- Hi Jared, how are you doing? -
bj,
2012-02-03, 13:19
- Hi Jared, how are you doing? - Jared, 2012-02-03, 14:14
- Hi Jared, how are you doing? -
bj,
2012-02-03, 13:19
- I wondered about that..... -
Otony,
2012-02-01, 22:57
- Bought a strange little rifle....... - Bob Hatfield, 2012-02-03, 18:48
- Looks handy for the cab of the pick up or in a soft Saxaphon -
Rob Leahy,
2012-02-01, 20:16