Reason To Apply For A Firearm In Allegheny

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This form is for two private individuals (not dealers) who want to engage in a firearms transaction. Be aware that individual states have their own set of laws and regulations governing the sale of firearms. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself and comply with all the federal, state, county and/or municipal ordinances, laws and regulations governing the possession and use of any firearm or category of firearms in both the state you purchase the firearm as well as the state in which you reside. The requirements to purchase a firearm will generally depend upon (1) what type of firearm you intend to purchase, (2) where you intend to purchase the firearm, and (3) where you reside.


While there is little uniformity among the states regarding firearm laws, state and local gun control the major regulatory issues (as of April 1, 2006) are:


" Child Access Prevention laws: Many states have passed legislation making it a crime to leave a loaded weapon within easy access of a minor.

" Concealed weapon laws: About seven states prohibit concealed weapons. Many others require an individual to show a need prior to obtaining a license to carry a concealed weapon. In over half the states, all non-felons are able to obtain licenses to carry concealed weapons. Only one state, Vermont, has no licensing or permit requirement.

" Regulation of private sales to minors: Under federal law, minors under 18 are prohibited from possessing guns and minor under 21 are prohibited from purchasing guns from dealers. However, unless regulated by state law, minors 18 and over are able to freely purchase weapons through private sales. Currently 21 states either prohibit or substantially regulate this secondary market for minors.

" Regulating all secondary market sales: Over twenty states regulate all secondary sales through registration or licensing requirements. In the states that have no such regulation, the secondary market allows minors and criminals to easily obtain weapons. This is the so-called "gun show" loophole.

" Ban on "assault" weapons: In 1989, California was the first state to ban certain types of automatic weapons. More extensive bans have been enacted in New Jersey, Hawaii, Connecticut and Maryland.

" "One handgun a month" laws: Many purchasers (felons and minors) have circumvented federal law by purchasing firearms from individuals who have legally made bulk purchases of handguns. Four states (South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and California) have laws that limit legal purchases of handguns to one a month per buyer.

" Ban on "Saturday Night Specials" and other "junk guns": These are small, easily concealed lightweight guns which are unreliable but have appeal to criminals because of their portability. A minority of states have laws which regulate the purchase and use of these weapons. Additionally, local laws in a number of cities outlaw the possession of these weapons.

" Waiting periods and background checks: Although background checks are no longer necessary under federal law, about half the states still use state data in addition to federal data to conduct background checks prior to issuing a handgun permit. Eleven of these states impose waiting periods as well.


When a transaction takes place between private (unlicensed) persons who reside in the same State, the Federal Gun Control Act (GCA) does not require any record keeping. A private person may sell a firearm to another private individual in his or her State of residence and, similarly, a private individual may buy a firearm from another private person who resides in the same State. However, the seller may not knowingly transfer a firearm to someone who falls within any of the categories of prohibited persons contained in the GCA. See 18 U.S. C. sec. 922(g) and (n). However, there are no GCA-required records to be completed by either party to the transfer.


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Pennsylvania generally allows open carry of firearms without a license. In Philadelphia, you must have a license to openly carry a firearm. In order to lawfully carry a concealed weapon in Pennsylvania, you must be 21 or older and possess a current and valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.

How long does it take to obtain a license to carry in Pennsylvania? The entire process typically takes all of five minutes, depending on the wait time from the state. Usually the background check process varies from instantaneously to a couple hours. However the most common wait time is instant to a half-hour.

Individuals in Pennsylvania are permitted to open carry firearms without a permit as long as the firearm is in plain view. When concealing a firearm, individuals must obtain a License To Carry Firearms from the local sheriff's' office.

Imprisoned or jailed for more than two years because of any criminal conviction. Convicted of certain criminal offenses (such as multiple DUIs within a certain period) Adjudicated for serious delinquent acts as minors. Found incompetent by a court or involuntarily committed for inpatient mental care.

A few other factors which can disqualify you from owning a gun in Pennsylvania include: Being a fugitive from justice. Having a conviction for a controlled substance crime that carries a prison sentence of more than two years. Having three or more DUI convictions within five years.

(i) An individual whose character and reputation is such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. (ii) An individual who has been convicted of an offense under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No. 64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.

In Pennsylvania, a misdemeanor conviction can disqualify you from owning a fun if it's a domestic violence conviction or if you spent more than two years in prison for the misdemeanor. Pennsylvania law 18 PA. C.S. 6105(c)(2) makes it illegal to possess or own a gun as a result.

Assuming approval, this process can be as short as 15 minutes but can be up to 45 days. When you receive your license, please carry it with you while in possession of a firearm at all times. This license is valid for a period of five years only in the State of Pennsylvania.

Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.

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Reason To Apply For A Firearm In Allegheny