pa handgun laws?

[den9]

i always thought it was 21 to buy a guy, some kid said 18 i found some info saying nothing about 21. im not sure if it was outdated. does any1 have any info on this.

does any1 have a handgun?

does any1 know any of the laws regarding carrying one

[Turbo_CitrusEs]

You must be 21 years of age in pennsylvania to purchase a handgun. As well you must also be 21 years of age in Pa to get your carrying permit Although the carrying permit is acceptable in most place to have on you, there are still certain businesses and all government building which prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons!!

[den9]

wtf i was reading all these things and it said u cant sell guns to minors under 18 years old

[S4toSTI]

Handguns 21
Other guns 18
The only places by pa laws that you can not carry are schools and courts besides that your good.

[BradC]

Handguns 21
Other guns 18
The only places by pa laws that you can not carry are schools and courts besides that your good.
And I believe the post office

[Raven18940]

And I believe the post office
And anywhere else that it's posted that they don't want weapons.

Also it's not only PA, but federal law that you can't purchase a handgun unless you're at least 21. You also can't purchase ammunition intended for a handgun unless you're 21. All other guns and ammunition are 18.

[Scapegoat]

you can't carry a handgun in a place that sell alcohol either. Something about booze and guns that don't always mix to well.

I have a gun, but no permit to carry. Its sitting in my underwear drawer unloaded. I really need to get some ammo for it so I can use it as a hole punch.

Silly little .22 lol. If I'm lucky I'll get through the front of the skull and cause a lot of brain damage from the slug bouncing around.

[Raven18940]

Silly little .22 lol. If I'm lucky I'll get through the front of the skull and cause a lot of brain damage from the slug bouncing around.
Don't mock, a well placed .22 will beat a rock any day. :)

[Scapegoat]

Don't mock, a well placed .22 will beat a rock any day. :)

it doesn't take away the satisfaction of beating someones skull open with a rock....

[Raven18940]

it doesn't take away the satisfaction of beating someones skull open with a rock....
This is true...shoot him and then beat his skull in. :D

[R33P3R007]

you can't carry a handgun in a place that sell alcohol either. Something about booze and guns that don't always mix to well.

I have a gun, but no permit to carry. Its sitting in my underwear drawer unloaded. I really need to get some ammo for it so I can use it as a hole punch.

Silly little .22 lol. If I'm lucky I'll get through the front of the skull and cause a lot of brain damage from the slug bouncing around.

Bull****. I actually asked and was told by not only the owner of a gunshop but also a PA trooper, that you can carry to the bar.

Now, if you are a drunk, and plan on slinging your pistola around and firing shots in the air at the stroke of midnight, then I don't think it is a good idea to carry in a bar. but otherwise..... why not

[BradC]

Bull****. I actually asked and was told by not only the owner of a gunshop but also a PA trooper, that you can carry to the bar.

Now, if you are a drunk, and plan on slinging your pistola around and firing shots in the air at the stroke of midnight, then I don't think it is a good idea to carry in a bar. but otherwise..... why not
Well they are wrong.

There is some percentage, for arguments sake lets use 60/40 that there needs to be more food sold then alcohol. Otherwise its considered a bar and you cant carry there.

EDIT - hmm...musta been wrong. Not that this site is the bible, but this link http://www.packing.org/state/pennsylvania/ shows nothing about carry in a bar.

[den9]

hmm maybe i can buy a .22 rifle then?
i already have a 20 gauge but its not like i can just take it when i want.
i really wanted to buy a glock 19 or 36, shooting targets is fun as hell

[revenant]

did anyone hear about some new law they're trying to pass in PA where if someone threatens to kill you can shoot them to kill

[Raven18940]

hmm maybe i can buy a .22 rifle then?
.22's are good, cheap fun, but an AK is more expensive and totally awesome! You can buy anything that's not a handgun, including assualt rifles. ;)

did anyone hear about some new law they're trying to pass in PA where if someone threatens to kill you can shoot them to kill
Bad ass! Mental note, don't threaten to kill anyone.

[S4toSTI]

Ok guys your all wrong i am sorry but you are, schools and court houses.

[alachua]

Don't mock, a well placed .22 will beat a rock any day. :)

A well placed .22 is great for a hit from a distance, or when you need to make a subtle offensive statement (slienced Walther P22). However, in the even of a home invasion, or other situation requiring self defence with lethal force, a larger caliber is significantly more likely to subdue the threat (assailant), and end the situation without you being harmed. That being said, the 'best' caliber hand gun is the one that you can make consecutive controlled shots with high accuracy. I will take my 9mm over a .45 any day, based on my current skill leval.

-Cliff

[Raven18940]

A well placed .22 is great for a hit from a distance, or when you need to make a subtle offensive statement (slienced Walther P22). However, in the even of a home invasion, or other situation requiring self defence with lethal force, a larger caliber is significantly more likely to subdue the threat (assailant), and end the situation without you being harmed. That being said, the 'best' caliber hand gun is the one that you can make consecutive controlled shots with high accuracy. I will take my 9mm over a .45 any day, based on my current skill leval.

-Cliff
I agree with everything that you said, but the statement was a .22 is better than a rock. Do you disagree? :)

[RyanG]

<-- has his carry permit as well as 2 pistols. :P

ok everything everyone said about where you can and cant carry is true.
No schools.
No goverment buildings of ANY form
No Movie theaters (weird one)
No BARS!!! yes NO BARS!!!
BUT, you can carry into pubs ie: bars that also sell food :P And reasurants.
Walmart frowns upon it (got asked to leave one time because I printed)

Concealed = hidden. not "oh well my shirt is over it but you can totally see it throught the shirt"
If you print ie:"show outline" That is the same as brandishing.
Although PA has this wacky law about some stupid Amendment "The right to keep and bear arms"
You legally don't need a CCW to carry in PA. If you have a holster outside your person readily available, they cant say ****...Although the PO PO don't like it much :P

[IemShamus]

What do you need to actually purchase one? My buddy out here was telling me you only need a PA license and be 21. Is that true?

[ScoobyNubieToo!]

you can't carry a handgun in a place that sell alcohol either. Something about booze and guns that don't always mix to well.

I have a gun, but no permit to carry. Its sitting in my underwear drawer unloaded. I really need to get some ammo for it so I can use it as a hole punch.

Silly little .22 lol. If I'm lucky I'll get through the front of the skull and cause a lot of brain damage from the slug bouncing around.
Thanks, now we know right where to head when we sneak into your house......we'll bring our own ammo. :mrgreen:

[Raven18940]

What do you need to actually purchase one? My buddy out here was telling me you only need a PA license and be 21. Is that true?
If you're a PA resident than yes. PA doesn't tack any additional restrictions on gun ownership, just whatever the Feds say they have to do. Now don't come over from Jersey and try to buy a handgun in PA, cause you'll just get yourself in a hep of trouble.

[RyanG]

Now don't come over from Jersey and try to buy a handgun in PA, cause you'll just get yourself in a hep of trouble.
wrong.. you can. It just has to be shipped to your local gunshop to be actually "purchased"

[S4toSTI]

<-- has his carry permit as well as 2 pistols. :P

ok everything everyone said about where you can and cant carry is true.
No schools.
No goverment buildings of ANY form
No Movie theaters (weird one)
No BARS!!! yes NO BARS!!!
BUT, you can carry into pubs ie: bars that also sell food :P And reasurants.
Walmart frowns upon it (got asked to leave one time because I printed)

Concealed = hidden. not "oh well my shirt is over it but you can totally see it throught the shirt"
If you print ie:"show outline" That is the same as brandishing.
Although PA has this wacky law about some stupid Amendment "The right to keep and bear arms"
You legally don't need a CCW to carry in PA. If you have a holster outside your person readily available, they cant say ****...Although the PO PO don't like it much :P
If you can find me in a law where is says movies, bars, or government buildings i will be impressed.
http://nraila.org/GunLaws/StateLaws.aspx?ST=PA
http://www.packing.org/state/pennsylvania/#stateoff_limits

[IemShamus]

If you're a PA resident than yes. PA doesn't tack any additional restrictions on gun ownership, just whatever the Feds say they have to do. Now don't come over from Jersey and try to buy a handgun in PA, cause you'll just get yourself in a hep of trouble.

I live in PA now:cool:
I guess I just need to get my license transferred.

[S4toSTI]

A good place to buy is classicpistol in southampton, classicpistol.com.

[RyanG]

If you can find me in a law where is says movies, bars, or government buildings i will be impressed.
http://nraila.org/GunLaws/StateLaws.aspx?ST=PA
http://www.packing.org/state/pennsylvania/#stateoff_limits

Well I dont think I can find you in a law so.... ;)
The movie thing is just owners law.. try and get into a Regal with one, not gonna happen :P But there is something about the movie theater thingy tho...cant find it.


Go to your local Sheriffs office. Ask them. Its what I was told and shown by my Sheriff. Of course that is the only place to apply for a ccw anyway so might as well ask :)

Courthouse-no.
Police station- duh...
Municpal building of any form- no
Schools- no


That packing site sux. It has been updated once in the past 3 years. try this one. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/index.php

[S4toSTI]

Well I dont think I can find you in a law so.... ;)
The movie thing is just owners law.. try and get into a Regal with one, not gonna happen :P But there is something about the movie theater thingy tho...cant find it.


Go to your local Sheriffs office. Ask them. Its what I was told and shown by my Sheriff. Of course that is the only place to apply for a ccw anyway so might as well ask :)

Courthouse-no.
Police station- duh...
Municpal building of any form- no
Schools- no


That packing site sux. It has been updated once in the past 3 years. try this one. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/index.php
When i got mine they said courthouses and schools.

[RyanG]

When i got mine they said courthouses and schools.
might be different for different counties. Remeber, Philly has totally different rules regarding that **** :P

[S4toSTI]

might be different for different counties. Remeber, Philly has totally different rules regarding that **** :P
yeah i dunno. But for now the movies and bars are open for me until i see it in writting.