Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Practice Exam 2025 - Free TCOLE Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Which of the following is classified as a "Short Barrel Firearm"?

Rifle with a 20-inch barrel

Pistol with a 5-inch barrel

Shotgun with a 17-inch barrel

A Short Barrel Firearm typically refers to a shotgun or rifle with a barrel that is shorter than the standard length defined by law. In Texas and under federal law, a shotgun is classified as a short barrel firearm if its overall length is less than 26 inches, or if its barrel is less than 18 inches in length.

In this context, a shotgun with a 17-inch barrel meets the criteria for classification as a Short Barrel Firearm because its barrel length is below the minimum threshold set for shotguns.

Conversely, the other options do not fall under this classification because a rifle with a 20-inch barrel and a revolver with a 6-inch barrel both exceed the allowable lengths for short barrel classification. While a pistol with a 5-inch barrel is shorter, it does not qualify as a Short Barrel Firearm according to regulations that typically pertain to shotguns and rifles, as "short barrel" is generally used in that specific context.

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Revolver with a 6-inch barrel

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