California legal term
Firearm precursor part in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Firearm precursor part” 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 precursor part” mean in California criminal law?
“Firearm precursor part” means any forging, casting, printing, extrusion, machined body or similar article that has reached a stage in manufacture where it may readily be completed, assembled or converted to be used as the frame or receiver of a functional firearm, or that is marketed or sold to the public to become or be used as the frame or receiver of a functional firearm once completed, assembled or converted. (Cal. Penal Code § 16531)
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