Pennsylvania § 6108 - Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6108 — Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6108. Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.
No person shall carry a firearm, rifle or shotgun at any time upon the public streets or upon any public property in a city of the first class unless:
(1) such person is licensed to carry a firearm; or
(2) such person is exempt from licensing under section 6106(b) of this title (relating to firearms not to be carried without a license).
2025 Unconstitutionality. Section 6108 was declared unconstitutional as applied on June 23, 2025, by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Sumpter, 340 A.3d 977 (Pa. Super. 2025).
Cross References. Section 6108 is referred to in section 6109 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6108
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6108 cover?
Section 6108 ("Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 6108?
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