California legal term
short-barreled rifle in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “short-barreled rifle” 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 “short-barreled rifle” mean in California criminal law?
“short-barreled rifle” means any of the following: (a) A rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length. (Cal. Penal Code § 17170)
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