{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"26369","citation":"Pen. Code, § 26369","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 6. Openly Carrying an Unloaded Handgun [26350. - 26395.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Exemptions [26361. - 26392.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-6/title-4/division-5/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 725, Sec. 14.   (AB 144)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>Paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/pen/26350\">26350</a> does not apply to, or affect, the open carrying of an unloaded handgun within a gun show conducted pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/27200\">27200</a>) and Article 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/27300\">27300</a>) of Chapter 3 of Division 6.</p>","text":"Paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 26350 does not apply to, or affect, the open carrying of an unloaded handgun within a gun show conducted pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 27200) and Article 2 (commencing with Section 27300) of Chapter 3 of Division 6.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/exemptions-26369","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}