California · Penal Code

PEN §16320: (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.

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(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.

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