Buying Used Guns

[dutchhunter]

Can anyone tell me if there are any laws requiring you to register a long gun if purchased from a private seller? I bought a shotgun from someone and he wrote out a receipt for me. I didn't think so, but I wanted to check just in case.

[hopeitsfast]

Long gun = no need for registration.

[Buzzcat]

More than 30 inches OAL, no registration needed.

Don't know what kind of shotgun you bought, but I mentioned it because it might be relevant. If it's less than 30" long, a receipt won't cut the mustard.

[mechredd]

You don't have to register a long gun, unless it is under 30 inches in overall length. Then it is considered a pistol. You cannot have a pistol under 26 inches with a butt-stock, then it would be considered a short barreled rifle and those are a No No here.

MCL 28.421, 750.222..

[RevDerb]

[dutchhunter]

Thanks for all of the feedback. It's a Remington 870 - .410 - so I'm okay for the 30 inches.

[bike19]

enjoy that 870, great gun!

[joelansing]

You cannot have a pistol under 26 inches with a butt-stock, then it would be considered a short barreled rifle and those are a No No here.
MCL 28.421, 750.222..

Ok, I know what a pistol grip stock is, and a regular stock. My Mossberg Persuader came with both. What's a Butt Stock? It sounds uncomfortable to shoot.
- Joe

[Made_in_Michigan]

Ok, I know what a pistol grip stock is, and a regular stock. My Mossberg Persuader came with both. What's a Butt Stock? It sounds uncomfortable to shoot.
- Joe

Butt Stock = regular stock

[Geogh3]

Ok so on that same line. I have a Beretta Neos and I see on line I can purchase a kit to add a rifle stock to it. Now I hadnt planned to get that but I am wondering is there a legal issue with it?