California legal term
antique rifle in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “antique rifle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “antique rifle” mean in California criminal law?
“antique rifle” means a firearm conforming to the definition of an “antique firearm” in Section 479.11 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations. (Cal. Penal Code § 16180)
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