California legal term
flechette dart in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “flechette dart” 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 “flechette dart” mean in California criminal law?
“flechette dart” means a dart, capable of being fired from a firearm, that measures approximately one inch in length, with tail fins that take up approximately five-sixteenths of an inch of the body. (Cal. Penal Code § 16570)
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