How Is This Legal?

Published on November 25, 2025
Duration: 1:55

This video explains the legality of firearms that can fire multiple shots with a single trigger pull, specifically focusing on the Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun. It demonstrates how the SSR functions as a 'volley gun' by firing two rounds simultaneously, differentiating it from illegal machine guns. The demonstration includes firing both birdshot and slugs to showcase its capabilities and recoil.

Quick Summary

The Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun is legal because it functions as a 'volley gun,' firing two projectiles simultaneously with one trigger pull. This differs from a machine gun, which fires multiple shots in rapid succession. The SSR can be switched between single-shot and volley modes, demonstrating its unique capabilities with both birdshot and slugs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Multi-shot Trigger Pull Legality
  2. 00:07SSR Shotgun Fires Two Shells
  3. 00:13The 'Volley Gun' Classification
  4. 00:21Understanding Volley Guns
  5. 00:30Loading Two Rounds into SSR
  6. 00:40SSR Dual Barrel Firing Demo
  7. 00:49Firing Birdshot Through SSR
  8. 00:54Gunsmithing Resource: SDI
  9. 01:02Switching to Volley Mode
  10. 01:11Dual Fire Birdshot Test
  11. 01:25Firing Slugs After Birdshot
  12. 01:38Dual Slug Test on Cinder Blocks
  13. 01:45Conclusion: Slugs vs. Cinder Blocks

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a shotgun fire two shots with one trigger pull and remain legal?

The Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun is legal because it's classified as a 'volley gun.' This classification means it fires multiple projectiles simultaneously, rather than in rapid succession like a machine gun. This specific design feature allows it to legally eject and fire two shells with a single trigger pull.

What is a 'volley gun' and how does it differ from a machine gun?

A volley gun fires multiple bullets at the exact same time with a single trigger pull. This is distinct from a machine gun, which fires multiple shots in rapid succession with a single, continuous pull of the trigger. The SSR shotgun's design fits the 'volley gun' definition, making its dual-fire capability legal.

What types of ammunition were tested in the SSR shotgun's dual-fire mode?

The video demonstrates the Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun firing both birdshot and slugs in its dual-fire mode. The birdshot test showed manageable recoil, while the slug test involved impacting cinder blocks, demonstrating the effectiveness and recoil characteristics of firing two slugs simultaneously.

Does the SSR shotgun have different firing modes?

Yes, the Standard Manufacturing SSR shotgun can operate in different modes. It has a single-shot mode, which the video notes has surprisingly little recoil. It can also be switched to 'volley mode' by pushing a specific switch, enabling it to fire two shotgun rounds simultaneously with a single trigger pull.

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