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A shotgun with semiautomatic operation; DOJ’s reproduced section 5471(hh) describes that operation as firing one cartridge, ejecting the empty case and reloading the chamber for each trigger cycle. [1] Penal Code section 30515(a)(6) addresses a combination of specified stock and grip characteristics, while subdivision (a)(7) addresses a semiautomatic shotgun without a fixed magazine. [2] Those paragraphs have a different structure from the rifle and pistol paragraphs, so their criteria should be described separately. [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
- 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.
Terms that use semiautomatic shotgun
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