Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 141.15 - Loaded firearms or devices in vehiclesFor the purpose of enforcing section 2503 of the act (relating to loaded firearms in vehicles), the term "loaded firearm" includes the following meanings:
(1) Any centerfire or rimfire firearm that has a live shell or cartridge in either the chamber or magazine.(2) Any muzzleloading firearm that has a live charge of ammunition in its firing chamber and a primer, flash powder or a battery, whichever is applicable, properly positioned in the firing mechanism of the firearm rendering it capable of discharge.(3) Any crossbow that has been cocked and has a bolt affixed onto the string or positioned into the firing mechanism of the device.(4) Any air gun that has a pellet or bullet ammunition in either the chamber or magazine.The provisions of this §141.15 adopted July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended September 28, 2007, effective 9/29/2007, 37 Pa.B. 5255; amended August 25, 2017, effective 8/26/2017, 47 Pa.B. 4983.The provisions of this §141.15 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. §§ 2102(a) and 2503.