2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 63 - Minors
6303 - Sale of starter pistols.

     § 6303.  Sale of starter pistols.
        (a)  Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of
     the first degree if he sells, causes to be sold, gives or
     furnishes to any person under the age of 18 years, or if he,
     being under the age of 18 years, purchases, accepts, receives or
     possesses, any pistol commonly referred to as "starter pistol"
     specially designed to receive and discharge blank cartridges
     only or similar pistol.
        (b)  Exception.--Nothing in this section shall prohibit the
     use of starter pistols for the purpose of starting or
     officiating at athletic events, use in dramatic productions, or
     other similar events.