{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"25640","citation":"Pen. Code, § 25640","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 4. FIREARMS [23500. - 34400.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. CARRYING FIREARMS [25300. - 26406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Carrying a Concealed Firearm [25400. - 25700.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Other Exemptions [25600. - 25655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-2/article-4"}],"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>Section <a href=\"/pen/25400\">25400</a> does not apply to, or affect, licensed hunters or fishermen carrying pistols, revolvers, or other firearms capable of being concealed upon the person while engaged in hunting or fishing, or transporting those firearms unloaded when going to or returning from the hunting or fishing expedition.</p>","text":"Section 25400 does not apply to, or affect, licensed hunters or fishermen carrying pistols, revolvers, or other firearms capable of being concealed upon the person while engaged in hunting or fishing, or transporting those firearms unloaded when going to or returning from the hunting or fishing expedition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/other-exemptions-25640","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}