National Carry AcademySupplemental Information
January 11, 2016
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6102. A “loaded firearm” means that the firing chamber or the magazine has ammunition and can be fired or a detachable magazine containing ammunition and is inserted in the firearm. If the detachable magazine is in a holder, pouch or any device that secures and conceals the ammunition, then it is considered to be in a separate compartment.
State of Emergency
§ 6107. Prohibited Conduct During Emergency
During a state of emergency, no individual shall be allowed to carry a firearm on public highways or streets unless the individual is using the firearm to defend another person or a property.
No one is allowed to confiscate a firearm, accessory or ammunition from a lawful individual during a state of emergency unless it is authorized by the law even though there is no emergency.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Accessory” refers to a clip, magazine or other devices that can be attached to the firearm.
• “Firearm” refers to any weapon that is capable of expelling projectile and may cause bodily injuries.
PA Administrative Code Title 4 Chapter 3
§ 3.25. Specific Responsibilities.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency shall be responsible of the following during state of emergencies:
a. Deploying emergency response team representatives to conduct emergency response activities
b. Reporting of the significant effects of the disaster or public crisis including injuries, deaths, electric power losses, highway interruptions, and other things that may endanger the safety of the residents.
c. Collecting information about dead and missing persons
d. Supplying information, necessary instructions and police assistance as requested
e. Assisting in the identification of the dead persons
f. Restricting the sale, possession and use of explosives, firearms and combustibles
Note: The federal laws can be applicable during state of emergencies if the state receives financial assistance from the federal government. To know more about the federal laws for state of emergencies, check the US Code 42-5207.
Supplemental Information
January 11, 2016
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6102. A “loaded firearm” means that the firing chamber or the magazine has ammunition and can be fired or a detachable magazine containing ammunition and is inserted in the firearm. If the detachable magazine is in a holder, pouch or any device that secures and conceals the ammunition, then it is considered to be in a separate compartment.
State of Emergency
§ 6107. Prohibited Conduct During Emergency
During a state of emergency, no individual shall be allowed to carry a firearm on public highways or streets unless the individual is using the firearm to defend another person or a property.
No one is allowed to confiscate a firearm, accessory or ammunition from a lawful individual during a state of emergency unless it is authorized by the law even though there is no emergency.
Under this section, the following terms are defined:
• “Accessory” refers to a clip, magazine or other devices that can be attached to the firearm.
• “Firearm” refers to any weapon that is capable of expelling projectile and may cause bodily injuries.
PA Administrative Code Title 4 Chapter 3
§ 3.25. Specific Responsibilities.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency shall be responsible of the following during state of emergencies:
a. Deploying emergency response team representatives to conduct emergency response activities
b. Reporting of the significant effects of the disaster or public crisis including injuries, deaths, electric power losses, highway interruptions, and other things that may endanger the safety of the residents.
c. Collecting information about dead and missing persons
d. Supplying information, necessary instructions and police assistance as requested
e. Assisting in the identification of the dead persons
f. Restricting the sale, possession and use of explosives, firearms and combustibles
Note: The federal laws can be applicable during state of emergencies if the state receives financial assistance from the federal government. To know more about the federal laws for state of emergencies, check the US Code 42-5207.