ATF Ban on the Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1 Shotgun, Explained

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ATF Ban on the Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1 Shotgun, Explained​

November 25, 2024​

Beretta has decided to temporarily stop producing its 1301 Tactical shotgun with a 7+1 capacity. Why? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has raised concerns about the importation of certain parts needed to assemble the shotgun here in the U.S. Here’s what’s going on and what it means for you.

What’s the Deal? ​

The ATF recently flagged the Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1 model under their 922r regulations. These rules limit how many foreign parts can be used in imported semi-automatic firearms. For a shotgun like this to be fully compliant, it can’t have more than 10 foreign-made parts from a designated list (like barrels, bolts, or stocks). The idea of 922r regulations is to restrict the assembly of “non-sporting” guns using the imported parts.
Because of this, Beretta is temporarily pausing the production of the 7+1 model for the civilian market while they work things out with the ATF. The good news is that you can still get your hands on one of the shotguns already sitting on dealer shelves.

What About Law Enforcement?​

If you’re wondering whether this ban applies to law enforcement agencies, it doesn’t. The halt only affects civilian sales and production. Law enforcement agencies can still buy the 7+1 model as usual.

Meet the Beretta 1301 Tactical C ​

Meanwhile, Beretta has already come up with a solution to keep their Tactical series going. Enter the Beretta 1301 Tactical C, a new version of the shotgun with a smaller 5+1 capacity that meets the current ATF regulations. It may hold fewer shells, but it still delivers the same reliability, durability, and performance the 1301 Tactical series is loved for.

What’s Next from Beretta? ​

Beretta USA is actively working with the ATF to sort all this out and hopefully bring back the 7+1 model in the future. For now, if you’ve been considering the Beretta 1301 Tactical 7+1, check with your local dealers before the current stock runs out.
 
^ we can block our 7 rnd tube to 5.9 rounds of 3" and still look good. 5rounds only like the benelli looks like steaming dog 💩
 
922r is a pretty stupid clause even among the sea of stupidity around gun control. Sometimes compliance can be as simple as swapping a tiny foreign piece with one made in the US to get to the proper percentage. I am hoping to score the new mag extension and handgaurd at some point. My Nordic extension is doing just fine in the meantime.
 
Now that repealing Chevron has defanged agencies, would Congress need to repeal 922r or could that be done without them? (Not that getting anything through congress should be hard given republican control of both houses)
 
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