California legal term
BB device in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “BB device” 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 “BB device” mean in California criminal law?
“BB device” means any instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun. (Cal. Penal Code § 16250)
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