New Jersey legal term
Pistol grip in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Pistol grip” 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 “Pistol grip” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Pistol grip" means a well-defined handle, similar to that found on a handgun, that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon and which permits the shotgun to be held and fired with one hand. aa. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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