(2) have in the person's possession or have in any
vehicle at a point within 1,000 feet of a demonstration at a
public place in this Commonwealth any firearm or other
dangerous article after having been:
(i) advised by a law enforcement officer that a
demonstration is taking place at the public place; and
(ii) ordered by the law enforcement officer to
vacate the public place until the person is no longer in
possession of any firearm or dangerous article.
(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply to a person in
possession of any firearm or other dangerous article in a
private dwelling or place of business.
(c) Penalty.--A person who violates this section commits a
felony of the third degree.
(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Dangerous article." The term shall include any offensive
weapon, as defined under section 908 (relating to prohibited
offensive weapons), and a hatchet, ax, slingshot, nightstick,
mace, pepper spray, iron buckle, baseball bat, ax handle,
chains, crowbar, hammer or other club or bludgeon or any other
weapon or instrument customarily used or intended for probable
use as an offensive weapon.
"Firearm." As defined under section 908, whether the firearm
is loaded or unloaded. The term shall include an air rifle or
air pistol.
"Law enforcement officer." A duly appointed and acting
Federal, State or local peace officer who, by virtue of the
officer's office or public employment, is vested by law with the
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