{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16320","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16320","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6"},{"name":"TITLE 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [16000. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. DEFINITIONS [16100. - 17360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-1/division-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6.   (SB 1080)   Effective January 1, 2011.   Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(a) As used in this part, “camouflaging firearm container” means a container that meets all of the following criteria:</p><p>(1) It is designed and intended to enclose a firearm. </p><p>(2) It is designed and intended to allow the firing of the enclosed firearm by external controls while the firearm is in the container. </p><p>(3) It is not readily recognizable as containing a firearm.</p><p>(b) “Camouflaging firearm container” does not include any camouflaging covering used while engaged in lawful hunting or while going to or returning from a lawful hunting expedition.</p>","text":"(a) As used in this part, “camouflaging firearm container” means a container that meets all of the following criteria: (1) It is designed and intended to enclose a firearm. (2) It is designed and intended to allow the firing of the enclosed firearm by external controls while the firearm is in the container. (3) It is not readily recognizable as containing a firearm. (b) “Camouflaging firearm container” does not include any camouflaging covering used while engaged in lawful hunting or while going to or returning from a lawful hunting expedition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16320","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}