California · Penal Code
PEN §17270: As used in this part, an “unconventional pistol” means a firearm with both of the following characteristics: (a) It does not have a rifled bore.
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As used in this part, an “unconventional pistol” means a firearm with both of the following characteristics: (a) It does not have a rifled bore. (b) It has a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length or has an overall length of less than 26 inches.
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