I believe I read something on this elsewhere, but can’t seem to locate the discussion specific to this question.
Scenario: Person X has a legally registered standard pistol within MA. The barrel on said pistol is swapped to something greater than 16”.
Question: Is the device in question now considered a rifle, and subject to rifle law/decree, or is the device still a pistol, subject to pistol law/decree?
I am wondering about MA law specifically here. Not sale, just possession and use, assuming person X is not LEO, an FFL, or anything else special other than a Class A High Cap permit holder.
Thank you.
Scenario: Person X has a legally registered standard pistol within MA. The barrel on said pistol is swapped to something greater than 16”.
Question: Is the device in question now considered a rifle, and subject to rifle law/decree, or is the device still a pistol, subject to pistol law/decree?
I am wondering about MA law specifically here. Not sale, just possession and use, assuming person X is not LEO, an FFL, or anything else special other than a Class A High Cap permit holder.
Thank you.