New Jersey legal term
Trigger crank in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Trigger crank” 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 “Trigger crank” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Trigger crank" means any device or instrument to be attached to a firearm that repeatedly activates the trigger of the firearm through the use of a lever or other part that is turned in a circular motion, provided, however, the term shall not include any weapon initially designed and manufactured to fire through the use of a crank or lever. gg. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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