Section 6127 - Firearm tracing(a) Illegal possession.--Upon confiscating or recovering a firearm from the possession of anyone who is not permitted by Federal or State law to possess a firearm, a local law enforcement agency shall use the best available information, including a firearms trace where necessary, to determine how and from where the person gained possession of the firearm.(b) Tracing.--Local law enforcement shall use the National Tracing Center of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in complying with subsection (a).(c) Notification.--Local law enforcement agencies shall advise the Pennsylvania State Police of all firearms that are recovered in accordance with this section.2007, July 17, P.L. 139, No. 41, §4, effective in 60 days [ 9/17/2007]. Amended 2008, Oct. 17, P.L. 1628, No. 131, §7, effective in 60 days [ 12/16/2008].