# 18 Pa.C.S. § 6303: Sale of starter pistols

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T18_C63_S6303

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 Pa.C.S. § 6303
- **Heading:** Sale of starter pistols
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 18 / Chapter 63 / Section 6303

## Text

(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree if he sells, causes to be sold, gives or furnishes to any person under the age of 18 years, or if he, being under the age of 18 years, purchases, accepts, receives or possesses, any pistol commonly referred to as "starter pistol" specially designed to receive and discharge blank cartridges only or similar pistol.

(b) Exception.--Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of starter pistols for the purpose of starting or officiating at athletic events, use in dramatic productions, or other similar events.

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