New Jersey legal term
Major component in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Major component” 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 Jersey criminal code.
What does “Major component” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Major component" means the slide or cylinder or the frame or receiver of a firearm and, in the case of a rifle or shotgun, also includes the barrel. kk. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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