Pennsylvania law penalizes any person who, without a license, carries a firearm in any vehicle or concealed on or about his or her person, other than at his or her home or business. Pennsylvania generally requires local law enforcement to issue a license to carry a firearm if the applicant meets certain qualifications.
If you prefer, you can apply online for a license. You can also use the website to renew or replace an existing license.
While it is not illegal to carry an unregistered firearm in Pennsylvania, it is against the law to conceal and carry it without a license. 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6106 states that anyone caught carrying without a license who has not committed another criminal violation will face first-degree misdemeanor charges.
Yes. Title 18, Section 6106 b(12) now clearly states that as long as you are eligible to renew your license, said license is still valid for six months beyond the printed expiration date on the card.
Are There Age Restrictions on Gun Ownership in PA? You do not have to register long guns or other firearms, but you must be over 18 to legally own and operate a weapon.
No, you do not have to register long guns in PA. In fact, ing to 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 6111.4, it is illegal for any government or law enforcement agency in Pennsylvania to keep a firearms registry.
Philadelphia is unable to create restrictions on guns because of a state law that says “No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by ...