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  OK but still why outlaw them so drasticly compared to the easy to concear handguns.
context: As a European why exactly are short barrel rifels such a threat to society? Compared to either pistols or long barrel rifels. >
  
  The idea is that they’re easier to conceal. Same reason you can buy a rifle in 15 min (in some states) but a pistol still requires a longer background check. Useless law either way IMO