Shorties are ok. They are restricted which means you need a special license (at no additonnal cost) with a one-time background check (but then no ther check when you purchase something). No special tax or BS like that. I have a Sig Commando (8.9") semi-auto only of course, and a Franchi PA3 shotgun (8.5" barrel). Actually its a lot easier to have firearms in Canada than California lol