WHAT EXACTLY IS A FIREARM? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FIREARM AND A RIFLE OR SHOTGUN?
Pursuant to c.140ยง121, a firearm is defined as a pistol, revolver, or other weapon of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which a shot or bullet can be discharged and of which the length of the barrel or barrels is less than 16 inches or 18 inches in the case of a shotgun as originally manufactured.
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