Question for the NY FFL Holders

[minderasr]

Is the Mossberg 590 Shockwave legal in NY? Serious question.

Mossberg 590® Shockwave | O.F. Mossberg & Sons

 

[freddy]

Yes, it appears so. I like my Shockwave. But, I am not a FFL.

Several recent threads examine this topic at length.

Short version:
It is not a 'shotgun' since it is made originally without a shoulder stock.
It is therefore an 'other' on the ATF 4473 form.
It is not an 'AOW' since it is over 26" long.
It is therefore legal in NYS.

 

[Bananabandit]

Consult your state police, Mossberg says. Ya, right on that.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I believe it's the Onondaga sheriffs Road one of my fellow FFL dealer's letter saying that it's perfectly legal in New York. I am waiting for my copy of the letter.

My fellow FFL dealer attempted to put one of these on a customer's pistol permit. The sheriffs department said it was not a pistol they were not putting it on a pistol permit. They also said that's perfectly legal in New York State.

 

[Darth]

There's a few at my local FFL...

 

[Saltwater60]

I believe it's the Onondaga sheriffs Road one of my fellow FFL dealer's letter saying that it's perfectly legal in New York. I am waiting for my copy of the letter.

My fellow FFL dealer attempted to put one of these on a customer's pistol permit. The sheriffs department said it was not a pistol they were not putting it on a pistol permit. They also said that's perfectly legal in New York State.

That's what I was thinking it would be classified as a pistol. Interested my tbat it's not because the 14" barrel. Maybe there is some common sense in NYs.

 

[eagleridge357]

Perfectly legal in NYS? We've also had people on NYGF saying that the Walther P22 is also legal in NYS. Makes me want to get my info and advice elsewhere. I'd be satisfied with a signed letter from NYSP which is way better than opinions and guesswork.

 

[minderasr]

I'd be satisfied with a signed letter from NYSP which is way better than opinions and guesswork.

I'm not so sure I'd rely on that. Ever ask NYSP about the unSAFE Act? They have no clue.

I asked because of the 14" barrel. I'm pretty sure rifles have to have 16" barrels minimum, and figured FFLs would have the answer.

Thanks to everyone who have replied.

 

[S&W Fan]

I know of a couple of people that have purchased this gun through a local shop. I believe that the box checked other on the 4473 is all that is necessary.