Is it legal for an accessory to cover serial number?

[K_W]

Is it legql to have an removable accessory on a gun that completely covers the (intact and unaltered) serial number.

In particular, a Remington 870 Express has the serial on the left side of the reciever, where the side saddle shell holder is commonly mounted. They make a lower capacity holder to show the number, but...

Would it be legal to use the full capacity holder that covers the number?

The number would not be "altered or obliterated" but would require tools to access...

 

[mikefraz]

I'd assume that as long as the serial number is still accessable that you'd be fine. It's not like you have to register a shotgun, so the serial number really doesn't come into play.

 

[indiucky]

If that were the case anyone that put Hogue grips on a Smith and Wesson revolver would be in violation. I am not an Attorney but I can't imagine that being the csae.

 

[wsenefeld]

If you put an accessory on the accessory rail of a Springfield XD, it completely covers the serial number. If I had to guess I'd say its legal so long as it is removable. Like I said though, that's a GUESS.

 

[45fan]

Browning Hi-powers would also have an issue with wrap around grips. I dont think that you cannot cover the numbers up, only that you cannot alter or remove the numbers from the receiver.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Perfectly fine to do so in Indiana. There may be laws in other states that require serial numbers exposed for residents that require registration.

 

[acss502]

I'm with frost. I had a light on my HK that covered my frame s/n. My wifes uncle is a police officer and didnt mention it (and he's the type of guy that would if it was illegal)

 

[redpitbull44]

Now, in the case of a PTR91 where the serial number was idiotically placed along the top of the receiver, if you wanted to weld a scope rail to the top, you would have to notch it out to ensure the serial number was visible, since welding the rail on is considered a permanent alteration. I still haven't found complete proof that I can't move the serial number to the mag well...

 

[jgressley2003]

As long as you don't grind the serial number off I think you will be just fine