§ 6182. Legislative findings and declarations
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: December 16, 2008
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article G. Miscellaneous Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 61. Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter D. Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program
Effective: December 16, 2008
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6182
§ 6182. Legislative findings and declarations
The General Assembly finds and declares that:
(5) The “Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program” was developed to raise public awareness that it is a serious crime to purchase a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so and to educate firearms dealers on how to better detect and deter potential straw purchases. The campaign delivers the message that anyone attempting an illegal firearm purchase faces a stiff Federal penalty.
(6) The “Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program” is vital to educating federally licensed firearms dealers and their employees on how to recognize and deter the illegal purchase of firearms through straw purchases. This program is an important tool for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to pursue its mission of preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime and protecting the public.
(8) It is in the best interest of this Commonwealth to establish a straw purchase prevention education program within the Office of Attorney General to provide resources and direct grant money to the “Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program” and similar programs that offer straw purchase prevention education.
Credits
2008, Oct. 17, P.L. 1628, No. 131, § 8, effective in 60 days [Dec. 16, 2008].
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6182, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6182
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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