California legal term
Microstamping component in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Microstamping component” 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 “Microstamping component” mean in California criminal law?
“Microstamping component” means a firing pin or other component part of a semiautomatic pistol that, when installed, produces a microstamp on at least one location of the expended cartridge case each time the pistol is fired. (Cal. Penal Code § 27531)
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