Pennsylvania § 3711 - Limitation on possession of firearms.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3711 — Limitation on possession of firearms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3711. Limitation on possession of firearms.
No individual appointed as a humane society police officer shall carry, possess or use a firearm in the performance of that individual's duties unless that individual holds a current and valid certification in the use and handling of firearms pursuant to at least one of the following:
(1) 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).
(2) The act of October 10, 1974 (P.L.705, No.235), known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act.
(3) The act of February 9, 1984 (P.L.3, No.2), known as the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Act.
(4) Any other firearms program that has been determined by the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to be of sufficient scope and duration as to provide the participant with basic training in the use and handling of firearms.
Cross References. Section 3711 is referred to in section 3706 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 3711 cover?
Section 3711 ("Limitation on possession of firearms.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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