California legal term
unconventional pistol in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “unconventional pistol” 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 “unconventional pistol” mean in California criminal law?
“unconventional pistol” means a firearm with both of the following characteristics: (a) It does not have a rifled bore. (Cal. Penal Code § 17270)
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