May a civilian purchase and own a Remington 870MCS?

Question

If a civilian can't purchase and own a Remington 870MCS, please explain the reasons to me. =)

The Remington 870MCS is used my military/police.

(I'm from USA, NY)

Answer 1

don't know but i live in california and i purchased an 870 express in a 7 shot folding stock version. i think it's gonna be the closest thing to the 870 mcs. any 870 can be modded to a spec-op rifle as long as it's used for home protection with no shorter barrel than 18" and not for hunting.

http://www.remington.com/products/firear...

Answer 2

First check your state laws.

Then, just pay NFA taxes, etc. and you'll be good to go.

Answer 3

sure, you just need a $5.00 tax stamp, and it has to be registered as a Class 3 any other weapon, no big deal.

here is something similar http://www.gunsamerica.com/955871394/Gun...

Answer 4

as long as it meets the 18 inch barrel/26 inch overall rule, I dont see why you cant own it.  NYC may have some local regs, the state..not so much.

I have to ask.. with so many short civilian and para-military gadgets out there why would you pay extra for a new MCS anyway?

870's are 870's and it's easy and legal enough in most states to just fix one up the way you want it.

Answer 5

First off, some states and cities have stricter regulations. For example I suspect you wouldn't be able to buy one in New York City.

Second, per federal law, a shotgun needs to have an 18 inch barrel and be 26 inches in overall length, otherwise you need to jump thorugh a lot of excess paperwork and fees.

There is an 18 inch version of the MCS which you would be able to get, but not the shorter 'enty' versions.

Answer 6

I dont know if the rules are different in Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester countys -- BUT in upstate New York you have to have a barrel thats 18 inches long and I am pretty certain the total length is 26 inches.... If that shotgun meets that criteria you are good to go.....

If I might make a suggestion ---- Consider the Mossberg 590 if you want a serious military grade shotgun... Its what used by our armed forces...

http://gunsandammomag.com/cs/Satellite/I...

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_...

http://www.mossberg.com/products/default...