Section 16220 Of Division 2. Definitions From California Penal Code >> Division 2. >> Title 1. >> Part 6.

. As used in this part, "ballistic knife" means a device that propels a knifelike blade as a projectile by means of a coil spring, elastic material, or compressed gas. Ballistic knife does not include any device that propels an arrow or a bolt by means of any common bow, compound bow, crossbow, or underwater speargun.