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DOJ’s reproduced section 5471(r) describes a muzzle device by whether its design, intent or function perceptibly reduces or redirects muzzle flash from the person’s field of vision; the text also addresses hybrid devices and manufacturer identification. [1] Penal Code section 30515 includes the term among rifle and other-firearm characteristics and within its qualifying threaded-barrel language for pistols. [2] The applicable combination depends on the statutory firearm category, rather than this component description alone. [2]
- 1. DOJ reproduction of section 5471 definitionsretrieved 2026-10-04
- 2. California Penal Code assault weapon and .50 BMG definitionsretrieved 2026-10-04
See also
- threaded barrelDraft
For the relevant assault-weapon paragraphs, the full statutory phrase concerns a threaded barrel capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip or silencer.
Terms that use flash suppressor
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