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DOJ’s reproduced section 5471(gg) describes a grip allowing the pistol to be held with the non-trigger hand. [1] Penal Code section 30515(a)(4) lists a second handgrip among characteristics of a semiautomatic pistol without a fixed magazine, and subdivision (a)(9) includes it in the specified other-firearm category. [2] The regulation separately defines forward pistol grip, making the precise statutory wording relevant rather than treating every grip reference as interchangeable. [1]
- 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
- fixed magazineDraft
Penal Code section 30515(b) defines an ammunition-feeding device contained in, or permanently attached to, a firearm so that removal requires disassembly of the firearm action.
- forward pistol gripDraft
DOJ’s reproduced section 5471(t) describes a grip allowing a pistol-style grasp ahead of the trigger.
Terms that use second handgrip
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