An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 23 (Domestic Relations) and 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in inchoate crimes, further providing for the offense of possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility; in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons, repealing provisions relating to firearms not to be carried without a license and to carrying loaded weapons ...

Summary

This bill removes the requirement for Pennsylvania residents to obtain a license to carry a firearm, effectively establishing permitless carry statewide. It also eliminates specific local restrictions, particularly targeting Philadelphia's rules against carrying firearms on public streets. Additionally, the legislation updates procedures for firearm relinquishment by convicted persons and modifies rules for carrying loaded firearms in vehicles.

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