(WHTM) — A proposed bill in Pennsylvania would allow police officers under 21 years of age to lawfully carry a handgun while off-duty.

State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) announced in a co-sponsorship memo that he plans to introduce legislation that would clarify that police officers under 21 years of age may lawfully carry a handgun when they are off-duty.

The memo says under current law, Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act generally requires individuals to be at least 21 years of age to apply for a license to carry a firearm (LTCF).

However, the memo cites a statutory exception under the Act that allows law enforcement officers to carry a handgun without first obtaining an LTCF, in recognition of the critical role they play in protecting our communities.

Rigby's memo says the application of

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