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Originally Posted by Wallaroo
Indeed why are short barrelled shotguns illegal in the U.S?
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Well technically they aren't illegal, but getting the appropriate tax stamp for one isnt really worth the trouble. The National Firearms Act of 1934 is what made them illegal (and gave us the infamous
Miller decision).
There are a few you can buy which run right at the edge of legal from Remington, Winchester and Mossberg.
Ultimately though, what's the point? Its still going to be over a foot and a half long, weigh about 5 lbs, and have a limited capacity. Not exactly the best concealed weapon choice.
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Originally Posted by Wallaroo
That doesnt make much sense in a country with so lax gun laws.
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It doesnt make sense period, regardless of our gun laws. The 1934 NFA a wonderful example of why blaming the gun doesn't do shit to reduce crime. There has been no benefit to it as far as anyone can see. Criminals who are going to use a short barreled shotgun, a full auto firearm, or a silencer are still going to do so - and have.
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Originally Posted by Wallaroo
It must be impossible to get a carry permit for a short shotgun then.
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Yes and no - depends where you are. Many states do not require a carry permit for a long arm, and again, there's that whole issue about trying to conceal a weapon that's 2 feet long.
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Originally Posted by Wallaroo
About the leg shot issue. If you cap someones knees with a shotgun, then I doubt that they would be able to run/walk any further.
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And when you miss him, and kill the kid down the street....
The idea of shooting for the leg is the dumbest fucking idea anyone ever came up with. If you're trying to avoid using lethal force, use something other than a gun. If the situation calls for lethal force, then it calls for the person to be killed, not an attempt at incapacitation. Lets also not forget that a shot in the leg has substantial potential for being lethal - or did you forget the femoral artery?