For the purpose of enforcing section 2503 of the act (relating to loaded firearms in vehicles), the term ‘‘loaded firearm’’ includes the following meanings:

1. (1) Any centerfire or rimfire firearm that has a live shell or cartridge in either the chamber or magazine.
2. (2) Any muzzleloading firearm that has a live charge of ammunition in its firing chamber and a primer, flash powder or a battery, whichever is applicable, properly positioned in the firing mechanism of the firearm rendering it capable of discharge.
3. (3) Any crossbow that has been cocked and has a bolt affixed onto the string or positioned into the firing mechanism of the device.
4. (4) Any air gun that has a pellet or bullet ammunition in either the chamber or magazine.

Authority

The provisions of this § 141.15 amended under the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S. § § 2102(a) and 2503.

Source

The provisions of this § 141.15 adopted July 22, 1988, effective upon publication and applies retroactively to July 1, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3213; amended September 28, 2007, effective September 29, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5255; amended August 25, 2017, effective August 26, 2017, 47 Pa.B. 4983. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (357006).