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Pennsylvania Open-Carry Law

The Pennsylvania Superior Court's decision in Commonwealth v. Sumpter and its impact on open-carry laws in Philadelphia

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How have Philadelphia police and the district attorney enforced open‑carry cases since the 2025 ruling?

Since the Pennsylvania Superior Court’s June 2025 decision in Commonwealth v. Sumpter vacated a Philadelphia open‑carry conviction as unconstitutional “as applied,” enforcement has been uneven: courts...