# 18 Pa.C.S. § 6106.1: Carrying loaded weapons other than firearms

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6106.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Pa.C.S. § 6106.1
- **Heading:** Carrying loaded weapons other than firearms
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 18 / Chapter 61 / Section 6106.1

## Text

(a) General rule.--Except as provided in Title 34 (relating to game), no person shall carry a loaded pistol, revolver, shotgun or rifle, other than a firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating to definitions), in any vehicle. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons excepted from the requirement of a license to carry firearms under section 6106(b)(1), (2), (5) or (6) (relating to firearms not to be carried without a license) nor shall the provisions of this section be construed to permit persons to carry firearms in a vehicle where such conduct is prohibited by section 6106.

(b) Penalty.--A person who violates the provisions of this section commits a summary offense. (Dec. 7, 1989, P.L.607, No.68, eff. 60 days; June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days)

## Nearby sections

- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6101 Short title of subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6101.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6102.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6103 Crimes committed with firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6103.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6104 Evidence of intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6104.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6105 Persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6105.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6105.1 Restoration of firearm rights for offenses under prior laws of this Commonwealth.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6105.1.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6105.2 Relinquishment of firearms and firearm licenses by convicted persons.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6105.2.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6106 Firearms not to be carried without a license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6106.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6106.1 Carrying loaded weapons other than firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6106.1.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6107 Prohibited conduct during emergency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6107.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6108 Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6108.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6109 Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6109.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6110 Persons to whom delivery shall not be made (Repealed).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6110.md)
- [18 Pa.C.S. § 6110.1 Possession of firearm by minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C61_S6110.1.md)

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