{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16505","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16505","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. 2012, Ch. 700, Sec. 4.   (AB 1527)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/26400\">26400</a>) of Division 5 of Title 4, a firearm is “encased” when that firearm is enclosed in a case that is expressly made for the purpose of containing a firearm and that is completely zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened with no part of that firearm exposed.</p>","text":"For purposes of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 26400) of Division 5 of Title 4, a firearm is “encased” when that firearm is enclosed in a case that is expressly made for the purpose of containing a firearm and that is completely zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise fastened with no part of that firearm exposed.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16505","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}