California legal term
chamber load indicator in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “chamber load indicator” 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 “chamber load indicator” mean in California criminal law?
“chamber load indicator” means a device that plainly indicates that a cartridge is in the firing chamber. (Cal. Penal Code § 16380)
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