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Pennsylvania · Through 2026-01-06 (Statute Update stamp, 34 Pa.C.S.)

34 Pa.C.S. § 2525: Possession of firearm for protection of self or others.

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  1. Title 34 - GAME
  2. CHAPTER 25 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND PERSONS
  3. SUBCHAPTER B PROTECTION OF PERSONS

(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).

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