What is the point of sawing off a shotgun?

Compared to a standard shotgun, the sawn-off shotgun has a shorter effective range, due to a lower muzzle velocity; however, its reduced length makes it easier to maneuver and conceal. Powerful and compact, the weapon is especially suitable for use in small spaces, such as close-quarters combat in a military context.

How much does it cost to cut down a barrel?

EDIT: Didn’t find it at the web site but according to the catalog I have here a survey of gunsmithing prices would be : $35 to $95 to cut and crown the barrel, $50 to $75 to sweat on a new front sight. This does not include any refinishing. You can see the cost has a good wide variance .

What is the shortest shotgun barrel allowed?

18 inches

Why are sawed off shotguns illegal?

Sawed-off shotguns are deadly weapons. This is because the shot propels faster from the shorter barrel than it would from a complete one. Another reason why sawed-off shotguns are illegal in most states is that they are concealable.

How Short Can I cut my shotgun barrel?

A legal shotgun barrel can be no shorter than 18″, the overall length of the gun can not be shorter than 26″. Why do you want to ruin a perfectly good hunting or sporting weapon? There are large numbers of legal sawed off shotguns in gun stores — and they are not expensive.

What types of ammo are illegal in Canada?

1 Any cartridge that is capable of being discharged from a commonly available semi-automatic handgun or revolver and that is manufactured or assembled with a projectile that is designed, manufactured or altered so as to be capable of penetrating body armour, including KTW, THV and 5.7 x 28 mm P-90 cartridges.

Is hollow point ammo illegal in Canada?

Hollow-point handgun ammunition made in Canada, commercially or privately, does not have to be imported so there is nothing that the Explosives Branch can or does do about it. Such cartridges are perfectly legal.