New York legal term
Burst trigger system in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Burst trigger system” 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 New York criminal code.
What does “Burst trigger system” mean in New York criminal law?
"Burst trigger system" means any device that, when installed in or attached to a semi-automatic firearm, rifle, or shot gun, allows that weapon to discharge two or more shots with a single pull or the trigger by altering the trigger reset. 31. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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