Plain-Language Summary
Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. 6106.1 prohibits carrying loaded weapons other than firearms in vehicles, with certain exceptions for license-holders. Violating this law is classified as a summary offense. The law has been amended multiple times to clarify provisions and penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
The law applies to loaded pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles, excluding firearms as defined in section 6102.
Yes, persons who are exempt from licensing requirements under section 6106(b)(1), (2), (5), or (6) are not subject to this restriction.
Violators commit a summary offense, which can result in fines or other minor penalties.
No, this law specifically excludes firearms as defined in section 6102; it applies only to loaded weapons other than firearms.