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O2SpecV · 03-02-2010, 11:59 PM

Hey guys i am 19 years old and i am looking into purchasing my first rifle i am wondering i am able to go about doing so. What licenses will i need, any training things like that.

Red94Celica · 03-03-2010, 12:14 AM

I've never bought a rifle, only a handgun. But all they did for me at a local gun barn, was a backround check and you have to fill out a bunch of paper work. Its pretty simple, they should show you how to take the gun apart clean it and all that good stuff.

DPancoast · 03-03-2010, 12:33 AM

go and talk to someone at a reputable gun shop in their area... they will point you in the right direction. rent some, spend an hour shooting... see what you like, go from there.

superskaterxes · 03-03-2010, 12:51 AM

you can also get a license to conceal/carry for pretty much the same procedure above. im still waiting to move out of NJ to get mine haha

DPancoast · 03-03-2010, 12:54 AM

just remember that if you plan to carry all the time and you go into different states, you need to apply to carry in each state.

O2SpecV · 03-03-2010, 03:14 AM

ok so i dont have to have a license if i just plan on using the rifle for hunting i mean i have a hunting license

enigma · 03-03-2010, 12:17 PM

No, there is no requirement for a license or permit in PA to own a gun. Only time either of them are required is if you plan to CONCEAL carry(state issued, but open carry is legal in PA), or if you want to own a fully automatic weapon(federally issued).

Elliott18t · 03-03-2010, 12:19 PM

ASIAN JUL · 03-03-2010, 12:24 PM

What the hell are you people talking about? He's 19 and he's talking about a rifle.. no carry and conceal license for him.

civictype_r · 03-03-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

What the hell are you people talking about? He's 19 and he's talking about a rifle.. no carry and conceal license for him.

I deal with target world in chalfont real cool guys.

DPancoast · 03-03-2010, 05:56 PM

Nevermind. Target world is the place I hated...

O2SpecV · 03-03-2010, 06:27 PM

well more of a hunting rifle

Bane · 03-03-2010, 09:21 PM

no permit just paperwork

DC2.2GSR · 03-03-2010, 11:01 PM

www.PAFOA.org has every possible bit of info you could ever want or need to know about guns in the state of Pennsylvania. I strongly suggest you go there, join, and read as much as you can to get up to speed before going into a gun shop. The more you know ahead of time, the less likely you are to get steered in the wrong direction. It really really helps to be an educated consumer. Think of PAFOA as the Carfax of the PA gun world... do tons of research before you even think about taking out your wallet and signing paperwork for a gun. After you've done your homework, check out as many guns in person as you can. Go into local shops and actually get some guns into your hands so you know exactly what you're looking for.

We're lucky here in PA... buying, selling, owning, carrying, and using guns is pretty easy and straight forward. There aren't too many ridiculous laws like there are in NY, NJ, CA, etc.

Red94Celica · 03-04-2010, 10:45 AM

Oh BTW, if you go to a local gun shop...dont give them their full asking price, you can typically talk them down $50 or so. At least I did anyway lol

ein · 03-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Tanners Sporting Goods has the best prices I've seen in the area, and they have a good used selection too.

Knaufboi00 · 03-04-2010, 06:43 PM

yeah you cant get a concealed weapons permit in pa till your 21...i believe.

DPancoast · 03-04-2010, 06:49 PM

take it back, target world sucks, check out Classic Pistol

Red94Celica · 03-04-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Knaufboi00

yeah you cant get a concealed weapons permit in pa till your 21...i believe.

Correct. And its incredibly simple, pass a background check, $25 cash or check, and they take your photo.

JSpecV03 · 03-05-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red94Celica

Correct. And its incredibly simple, pass a background check, $25 cash or check, and they take your photo.

you also have to apply for it at your county court house. as far as i know

03-02-2010, 11:59 PM	#1
O2SpecV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exton Member #8680 My Ride: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	Purchasing first gun Hey guys i am 19 years old and i am looking into purchasing my first rifle i am wondering i am able to go about doing so. What licenses will i need, any training things like that.

03-03-2010, 12:51 AM	#4
superskaterxes Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DC Metro Member #10675 My Ride: 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 iTrader: (0)	you can also get a license to conceal/carry for pretty much the same procedure above. im still waiting to move out of NJ to get mine haha __________________ GT3076R BITCHES ~ TXS BOV ~ 3" MAF SRI ~ AP PROtune'd ~ MBC ~ Custom FMIC w/Treadstone TR8 Core ~ CPE DP ~ DNP Mani w/Tial 38mm MV-S EWG VTA'd~ CPE BT TIP ~ TWM SS ~ CPE RMM ~ TTFMM ~ CPE RDM ~ BC CO's slammed ~ SPC BJ's ~ EBC Red's ~ Stoptech's ~ Technafit SS Lines ~ Autometer Boost & STRI EGT ~ 20% Tint ~ LED Tails ~ Denso ITV-24's ~ CPE Dual CBE ~ Whiteline RSB ~ PnP'd IM ~ CDFP Internals ~ labonte meth kit ~ VC tapped OCC

03-03-2010, 12:17 PM	#7
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	No, there is no requirement for a license or permit in PA to own a gun. Only time either of them are required is if you plan to CONCEAL carry(state issued, but open carry is legal in PA), or if you want to own a fully automatic weapon(federally issued). __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

03-03-2010, 12:19 PM	#8
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	__________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

03-03-2010, 09:21 PM	#13
Bane [TST] Police Officer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8526 My Ride: Will P.I.T. you iTrader: (0)	no permit just paperwork __________________ In God we trust. Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see them

03-03-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
Red94Celica Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver PA Member #4576 My Ride: 98 Cherokee & 02 boosted stang iTrader: (2)	I've never bought a rifle, only a handgun. But all they did for me at a local gun barn, was a backround check and you have to fill out a bunch of paper work. Its pretty simple, they should show you how to take the gun apart clean it and all that good stuff.

03-03-2010, 03:14 AM	#6
O2SpecV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exton Member #8680 My Ride: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	ok so i dont have to have a license if i just plan on using the rifle for hunting i mean i have a hunting license

03-03-2010, 06:27 PM	#12
O2SpecV Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Exton Member #8680 My Ride: 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 iTrader: (0)	well more of a hunting rifle

03-04-2010, 10:45 AM	#15
Red94Celica Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver PA Member #4576 My Ride: 98 Cherokee & 02 boosted stang iTrader: (2)	Oh BTW, if you go to a local gun shop...dont give them their full asking price, you can typically talk them down $50 or so. At least I did anyway lol

03-04-2010, 06:18 PM	#16
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	Tanners Sporting Goods has the best prices I've seen in the area, and they have a good used selection too.

03-04-2010, 06:43 PM	#17
Knaufboi00 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pennsburg, pa Member #15725 My Ride: 2000 PY Integra Type-R iTrader: (0)	yeah you cant get a concealed weapons permit in pa till your 21...i believe.

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