Section 431.43. Firearm and ammunition

(a) As a prerequisite for attending a firearms qualification course, a constable shall provide at all times during the course a firearm and ammunition, magazines, speed loaders, safety accessories and cleaning equipment specific to the firearm. The Board will provide ammunition to the constable for use during instruction. The constable shall provide ammunition for use during the qualification test.

(b) The firearm provided shall be of a design generally acceptable for law enforcement usage, and shall be in a condition for safe operation as designed and intended by the firearm manufacturer. The firearm provided shall be one of the following calibers:

(1) .380.

(2) .38 special.

(3) .357.

(4) .40.

(5) .45.

(6) 9mm.

(c) The ammunition provided shall be of a type and design generally acceptable for law enforcement usage, and may not be remanufactured or reloaded.

The provisions of this § 431.43 amended March 7, 2014, effective March 8, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1313. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (296527) to (296528).

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The provisions of this § 431.43 amended under 44 Pa.C.S. § 7144(10).