at a point within 1,000 feet of a demonstration at a public
place in this Commonwealth a 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 a firearm or dangerous article.
(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply to a person in
possession of a 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." An offensive weapon, as defined under
section 908 (relating to prohibited offensive weapons), 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
duty to maintain public order or to make arrests for offenses or
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