New York legal term
Cruciform trigger bar in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Cruciform trigger bar” 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 “Cruciform trigger bar” mean in New York criminal law?
"Cruciform trigger bar" means a component in a semi-automatic pistol that serves as a linkage between the trigger and the firing pin and has its sear incorporated in a cross-shaped surface. * NB Effective August 25, 2026 (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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