2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - GAME
Chapter 25 - Protection of Property and Persons
2525 - Possession of firearm for protection of self or others.

     § 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).
     (Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1462, No.162, eff. 60 days)

        2006 Amendment.  Act 162 added section 2525.

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