Title 53 Chapter 5b Section 103

Public Safety Code
Utah State-made Firearms Protection Act
Section 103
Definitions.

            

53-5b-103.   Definitions.

            As used in this chapter:

            (1) "Firearm" means a device from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosive.

            (2) "Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in conjunction with or mounted upon a firearm, firearm action, or firearm receiver but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm, including:

            (a) a telescopic or laser sight;

            (b) a magazine;

            (c) a flash or sound suppressor;

            (d) a folding or aftermarket stock or grip;

            (e) a speed-loader;

            (f) an ammunition carrier; and

            (g) a light for target illumination.

            (3) "Generic and insignificant parts:"

            (a) means parts that have other manufacturing or consumer product applications; and

            (b) includes:

            (i) springs;

            (ii) screws;

            (iii) nuts; and

            (iv) pins.

            (4) "Manufactured" means creating a firearm, a firearm action or receiver, a firearm accessory, or ammunition from basic materials for functional usefulness, including:

            (a) forging;

            (b) casting;

            (c) machining; and

            (d) another process for working materials.


Enacted by Chapter 5, 2010 General Session