California legal term
laser scope in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “laser scope” 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 “laser scope” mean in California criminal law?
“laser scope” means a portable battery-powered device capable of being attached to a firearm and capable of projecting a laser light on objects at a distance. (Cal. Penal Code § 417.25)
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