Pennsylvania Gun Laws

Gun Laws in Pennsylvania

A person having twenty years of age or older may apply for a gun license or a license to carry a firearms by filling a application form for a Pennsylvania state license. If he/she is a resident of Pennsylvana, then he/she can carry firearm to their sheriff of the county.

Pennsylvania gun laws about Child Access Prevention, Juvenile Possession of Handguns Law, Juvenile Sale/Transfer of Handguns Law one must know and information these gun and the gun control laws is provided here.

• Child Access Prevention Law: Not allowed in Pennsylvania.

  Child Access Prevention (CAP) Law: According to this law, in Pennsylvania only adults are allowed to use a gun locking device or store guns in a place that is not readily accessible to minors.

• Juvenile Possession Law: Allowed in Pennsylvania.

  Juvenile Possession Law (JPL): According to this law, in Pennsylvania juveniles (those under 18 years) are not allowed for possession of handguns. Some states in Pennsylvania, allowed/grant exceptions for guns used for hunting and target purposes.

• Juvenile Sale/Transfer Law: Allowed in Pennsylvania.

  Juvenile Sale or Transfer Law (JSL): According to this law, in Pennsylvania, minors are not allowed to use a specified guns or sale or transfer of gun is restricted to minors.

Pennsylvania Requirements For Handguns, Rifles and Shotguns

	Rifles/Shotguns	Handguns
Purchase Permission	No	No
Firearms Registration	No	No
Owners Licensing	No	No
Permission to Carry	No	Yes