34 Pa. C.S. § 2525

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 2525 - Possession of firearm for protection of self or others
(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).

34 Pa.C.S. § 2525

2006, Nov. 29, P.L. 1462, No. 162, §1, effective in 60 days [ 1/29/2007].