NARO Firearms is an authorized dealer for several SBS manufactures, we have access to other popular brands through our large network of distributors ...
Pictured above is a fine example ... the Remington 870P LE Breacher shotgun. A short barrel shotgun or SBS, is a category of firearm that is strictly regulated and controlled the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the National Firearm Act (NFA) and the Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968.
The ATF defines a short barrel shotgun as any shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length.
Contrary to popular opinion, SBSs are allowed in just about every state within the Continental United States. Always check with your local Class 3 dealer or law enforcement agency before making a purchase, you can always contact us if you have questions, or go right to the source - here's a link to the BATFE.
Building your own
You cannot convert or configure any firearm into a NFA-restricted format prior to receiving approval of ATF 5320.1 - Form 1 "Application to Make and Register a Firearm".
Installing a factory barrel less than 18" or having your barrel shortened is easy to do but once you convert it ... you now have a restricted SBR on your hands requiring an approved ATF form 1.
Technically even owning both the shotgun and parts for the conversion is a NFA violation and defined and "Constructive Intent or Constructive Possession". Play it safe, get your approved form 1 BEFORE you purchase a short barrel or get your barrel shortened.
Want to convert your Saiga 12 ... there are a few companies that will professionally convert your Saiga shotgun into a SBS, the one we recommend is Tromix ... click here for more information.
Click here for ATF eforms applications and more information on construction intent, or constructive possession.
Purchasing and Transferring Ownership
SBSs are controlled and monitored during their transfer from one person or entity to another. These transfers are executed on ATF forms, the type of transfer dictates which form is used. The transfer MUST be approved by the ATF before the change of possession actually takes place. This approval can take many months depending on the application type, individual, corporation or trust.
Once the transfer is complete, and possession has changed hands, you must have a copy of the tax stamp (form 4) with the firearm while in your possession, at the range, transporting etc...
SBSs must remain in the possession of the registered owner, you may not permit anyone to have possession of your weapon without you being immediately present.
Click here for more information on the FFL transfer process.
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