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2000 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law 2707.1 makes discharging a firearm into an occupied structure a third-degree felony, with specific defenses for law enforcement and hunters.

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Pennsylvania State Law

2000 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 2000

Summary

Pennsylvania law section 2707.1 makes it a third-degree felony to knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly discharge a firearm into an occupied structure. It provides defenses for law enforcement officers performing official duties and hunters engaging in lawful hunting activities under specific conditions. The law defines key terms such as 'firearm' and 'occupied structure' to clarify its scope.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law 2707.1 makes discharging a firearm into an occupied structure a third-degree felony, with specific defenses for law enforcement and hunters.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.