# 18 Pa.C.S. § 6107: Prohibited conduct during emergency

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Pa.C.S. § 6107
- **Heading:** Prohibited conduct during emergency
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 18 / Chapter 61 / Section 6107

## Text

(a) General rule.--No person shall carry a firearm upon the public streets or upon any public property during an emergency proclaimed by a State or municipal governmental executive unless that person is:

(1) Actively engaged in a defense of that person's life or property from peril or threat.

(2) Licensed to carry firearms under section 6109 (relating to licenses) or is exempt from licensing under section 6106(b) (relating to firearms not to be carried without a license).

(b) Seizure, taking and confiscation.--Except as otherwise provided under subsection (a) and notwithstanding the provisions of 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 73 (relating to Commonwealth services) or any other provision of law to the contrary, no firearm, accessory

or ammunition may be seized, taken or confiscated during an emergency unless the seizure, taking or confiscation would be authorized absent the emergency.

(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:

"Accessory." Any scope, sight, bipod, sling, light, magazine, clip or other related item that is attached to or necessary for the operation of a firearm.

"Firearm." The term includes any weapon that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel any projectile by the action of an explosive or the frame or receiver of any weapon. (June 13, 1995, 1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1024, No.17, eff. 120 days; Oct. 17, 2008, P.L.1628, No.131, eff. 60 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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