California legal term
firearm barrel in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “firearm barrel” 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 “firearm barrel” mean in California criminal law?
“firearm barrel” means the tube, usually metal and cylindrical, through which a projectile or shot charge is fired. (Cal. Penal Code § 16525)
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