{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"16950","citation":"Pen. Code, § 16950","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. 2011, Ch. 725, Sec. 7.   (AB 144)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>As used in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/26350\">26350</a>) of Division 5 of Title 4, a handgun shall be deemed to be carried openly or exposed if the handgun is not carried concealed within the meaning of Section <a href=\"/pen/25400\">25400</a>.</p>","text":"As used in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 26350) of Division 5 of Title 4, a handgun shall be deemed to be carried openly or exposed if the handgun is not carried concealed within the meaning of Section 25400.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/definitions-16950","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}