Only one of those is correct. It is a semi-automatic. However, unless I bring my 25 round drum, which I usually don't, the factory magazine is only 5 rounds. As far as the pistol grip goes, it does not TECHNICALLY have a pistol grip, but a carved wood stock with a thumb pass-through. So states that reject pistol grips do not usually reject this stock.
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You didn't initially mention a thumbhole pistol grip.
Have at it - as someone that lives in Jersey and has been dealing with our laws for quite some time, you would have a heard time with that in the eyes of a LEO.
We have a lot of LEO's that are enthusiasts, we also have a lot that only see a range when they have to qualify.
When the item in question is questionable there will be no question as to where an individual will wind up sporting anything that looks non compliant with the many LEO's. It will be arrest first, ask questions later.
You could call the New Jersey State Police, who are responsible for enforcing our gun laws on 3 different days, talk to three different troopers and probably get 3 different answers on the not so cut and dry issues.
The factory magazine may only be 5 rounds, but larger magazines are available - argue that with a NJ SP Trooper.
It may be a thumbhole pistol grip, but could you fire that particular shotgun one handed with that thumbhole pistol grip?
"semi-automatic" means a firearm which fires a single projectile for each pull of the trigger and is self-reloading orautomatically chambers a round, cartridge or bullet. For purposes of this paragraph "pistol grip" means a well definedhandle, similar to that found on a handgun, that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, and whichpermits the shotgun to be held and fired with one hand;
It may be legal, but look at the last 14 words.
(ever seen a pistol with a thumbhole pistol grip? See where all that can go?)
So states that reject pistol grips do not usually reject this stock.
Again, not something I would rely on here.
We are one of the strictest gun law states in the country and our governor is ready to sign 6 more laws that will be even more restrictive.
I would suggest not taking chances in New Jersey.
Even if you have never owned or even picked up a firearm in your lifetime - just having in your possession:
a) a magazine with a capacity greater then 15 rounds
b) a folding stock (no need to have the rest of the rifle, just the folding stock)
c) a typical Dennis the Menace slingshot
Those among other things will make you an instant felon.
