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dragonfly2k3 · 03-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Ok, so in light of the I love guns thread, I have a few questions about owning/purchasing handguns/firearms in the state of pennsylvania.
Im confused because the answers I get in that thread are not the same that I get online, so now i have to ask a few questions.

In the state of pennsylvania, what is the minimum age to purchase a handgun?
What is the minimum age to possess a handgun?
What are the possible consequences of open carrying a handgun outside of philadelphia with a ltcf?

Bane · 03-25-2009, 02:45 AM

If you look around you will see that the minimum age to purchase a hand gun in the state of PA is 18, but also you will see that there are federal laws prohibiting handgun/handgun ammuntion sales to anyone under the age of 21.

You need to be 21 to apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm

Do not open carry, this is not the wild west, is it legal? pretty much yea, but you'll get stopped all the time and you also need a permit to open carry inside a vehicle. If I see you with your gun on your hip with no badge visible you can rest assured me and a couple other guys are gonna want to have a chat with you.

dragonfly2k3 · 03-25-2009, 08:42 AM

Thanks. Also, next week I plan to do some skeet shooting with a buddy of mine. I need to transport my shotgun in my trunk for nearly a week though, because I obviously cant have it in my on campus apartment. Is this legal? What is the best way to go about this if I dont want any trouble? I do have an ammunition case and a chamber lock, what other precautions should I take?

dragonfly2k3 · 03-28-2009, 11:58 AM

bump.

Bane · 03-28-2009, 12:56 PM

Don't bump your thread

Why do you need to leave it in your car for a week? If the campus has rules about firearms in the apt then the apt complex is probably considered the same thing and having a gun on campus property is probably a no go. Don't leave a gun sitting anywhere just leave it at home then go get it when you are going to go shoot, someone could swipe it out of your car and a pair of bolt cutters will handle the chamber lock then who knows where your gun will end up.

dragonfly2k3 · 03-29-2009, 03:22 PM

I park off campus and just walk to my room, and my school is nearly 3 hours away from my home.

03-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	gun questions, PA Ok, so in light of the I love guns thread, I have a few questions about owning/purchasing handguns/firearms in the state of pennsylvania. Im confused because the answers I get in that thread are not the same that I get online, so now i have to ask a few questions. In the state of pennsylvania, what is the minimum age to purchase a handgun? What is the minimum age to possess a handgun? What are the possible consequences of open carrying a handgun outside of philadelphia with a ltcf? __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

03-25-2009, 02:45 AM	#2
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	If you look around you will see that the minimum age to purchase a hand gun in the state of PA is 18, but also you will see that there are federal laws prohibiting handgun/handgun ammuntion sales to anyone under the age of 21. You need to be 21 to apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm Do not open carry, this is not the wild west, is it legal? pretty much yea, but you'll get stopped all the time and you also need a permit to open carry inside a vehicle. If I see you with your gun on your hip with no badge visible you can rest assured me and a couple other guys are gonna want to have a chat with you. __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

03-25-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	Thanks. Also, next week I plan to do some skeet shooting with a buddy of mine. I need to transport my shotgun in my trunk for nearly a week though, because I obviously cant have it in my on campus apartment. Is this legal? What is the best way to go about this if I dont want any trouble? I do have an ammunition case and a chamber lock, what other precautions should I take? __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

03-28-2009, 11:58 AM	#4
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	bump. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

03-28-2009, 12:56 PM	#5
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	Don't bump your thread Why do you need to leave it in your car for a week? If the campus has rules about firearms in the apt then the apt complex is probably considered the same thing and having a gun on campus property is probably a no go. Don't leave a gun sitting anywhere just leave it at home then go get it when you are going to go shoot, someone could swipe it out of your car and a pair of bolt cutters will handle the chamber lock then who knows where your gun will end up. __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

03-29-2009, 03:22 PM	#6
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	I park off campus and just walk to my room, and my school is nearly 3 hours away from my home. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

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