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§ 2525. Possession of firearm for protection of self or others

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 34 Pa.C.S.A. GameEffective: January 29, 2007

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 34 Pa.C.S.A. Game (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 25. Protection of Property and Persons
Subchapter B. Protection of Persons
Effective: January 29, 2007
34 Pa.C.S.A. § 2525
§ 2525. Possession of firearm for protection of self or others
Currentness
(a) General rule.--It is lawful for a law enforcement officer or any person who possesses a valid license to carry a firearm issued under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109 (relating to licenses) to be in possession of a loaded or unloaded firearm while engaged in any activity regulated by this title.
(b) Construction.--
(1) This section shall supersede any prohibition on the possession of a firearm or ammunition contained in any other provision of this title.
(2) This subsection shall not be construed to permit the hunting or harvesting of any wildlife with a firearm or ammunition not otherwise permitted by this title.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
“Firearm.” As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).
“Law enforcement officer.” As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).

Credits

2006, Nov. 29, P.L. 1462, No. 162, § 1, effective in 60 days [Jan. 29, 2007].
34 Pa.C.S.A. § 2525, PA ST 34 Pa.C.S.A. § 2525
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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