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den9 · 09-01-2006, 12:32 AM

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 im not sure if it was outdated.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 · 09-01-2006, 01:15 AM

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 · 09-01-2006, 01:23 AM

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

S4toSTI · 09-01-2006, 03:10 AM

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 · 09-01-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

And I believe the post office

Raven18940 · 09-01-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BradC

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 · 09-01-2006, 08:44 AM

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 · 09-01-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

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 · 09-01-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

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 · 09-01-2006, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

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 · 09-01-2006, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 09-01-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by R33P3R007

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 · 09-01-2006, 10:44 AM

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 · 09-01-2006, 06:02 PM

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 · 09-01-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by den9

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. ;)

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Originally Posted by 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

Bad ass! Mental note, don't threaten to kill anyone.

S4toSTI · 09-01-2006, 09:28 PM

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

alachua · 09-01-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

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 · 09-02-2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by alachua

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 · 09-02-2006, 08:43 AM

<-- 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 · 09-02-2006, 10:44 AM

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?

09-01-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	pa handgun laws? 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

09-02-2006, 08:43 AM	#19
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	<-- 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 __________________ I am Area1320* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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09-01-2006, 01:15 AM	#2
Turbo_CitrusEs Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pa Member #660 iTrader: (8)	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!!

09-01-2006, 01:23 AM	#3
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	wtf i was reading all these things and it said u cant sell guns to minors under 18 years old

09-01-2006, 08:44 AM	#7
Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	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.

09-01-2006, 10:44 AM	#13
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	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

09-01-2006, 06:02 PM	#14
revenant Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berks County Member #1969 My Ride: 91 3000gt SL iTrader: (0)	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

09-02-2006, 10:44 AM	#20
IemShamus Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Morrisville, PA Member #109 iTrader: (1)	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?