New York legal term
Pistol converter in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Pistol converter” 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 York criminal code.
What does “Pistol converter” mean in New York criminal law?
"Pistol converter" means any device or instrument that when installed in or attached to the slide of a semi-automatic pistol interferes with the trigger mechanism and thereby enables the pistol to discharge a number of shots or bullets rapidly or automatically with one continuous pull of the trigger. * NB Effective until August 25, 2026 * 36. (N.Y. Penal Law § 265.00)
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