Before purchasing a gun, it is crucial to understand Pennsylvania gun laws and what requirements there are to ensure you know what is required of you throughout the gun buying process.
In Pennsylvania, it is relatively simple to qualify for purchasing a handgun. To buy a handgun, you must meet the following requirements:
If you are transferring a gun between you and your spouse or you and your parent, you are not required to go to an authorized firearms dealer. If you are selling to or purchasing a gun from a friend, you will need to visit a licensed firearm dealer to complete the transfer.
Unlike handguns, buying a long gun does not require the same transfer or sale records when you transfer or buy a long gun. Requirements for obtaining a long gun include:
If you privately purchase or sell your long gun to a friend or family member, no background check is required.
If you plan to carry your gun concealed, you are required to obtain a CCW Permit in Pennsylvania. You can open carry your firearm in Pennsylvania without a license in places such as your home, your place of business or while target shooting as long as the gun is unloaded the ammunition is sperate. Open carrying is prohibited in areas such as:
As part of your gun purchase, be sure also to purchase a gun safe or gun cabinet where your guns are protected from curious children or burglary. If you only have a handgun, you can buy a handgun safe to save on space and money as you grow your collection.
It is imperative to keep your guns out the hands of others, especially unsupervised children, so be sure to lock them in a safe and consider using trigger locks to avoid accidents.
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