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Originally Posted by Mohoender
I love this: a sawed-off shotgun being illegal while a Barret M82 remain legal.  So, if I understand you well you can own a piece of artillery as long as it is not modified.  |
Well, one can own a sawed off shotgun provided they have the special permits and liscencing.
The purpose is concealability. I dare anyone to hide a Barret light .50 under their coat so they can commit an armed robbery.
But, that is easily done with a sawed off shotgun, and that is generaly its purpose to conceal mostly for the purpose of roberies. Same for a short barreled rifle. Or even disguised weapons like a pen or cane gun. They have by their very design an illicit purpose.