Liscense
How old do you have to get a gun liscense to carry
You must be at least 21 years old to apply for a license to carry a firearm (No restrictions) . Minors may own a gun if it's for hunting, at 18 you can purchase a firearm under your parents.
Who is prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms in Pennsylvania?
A: Felons, individuals with certain mental health conditions, or those with restraining order
Do you need a permit to transport a firearm in your car in Pennsylvania?
What is a "special need for self-defense"?
New York’s "proper cause" requirement in the Bruen case demanded applicants to prove this for a concealed carry license.
What is the term for Pennsylvania’s law that allows individuals to use force to protect themselves without retreating?
Where would one go to apply for a gun license ?
You can apply to the sheriff of the county where you live.
Pennsylvania shares a border with how many states with “constitutional carry” laws (no permit required for concealed carry)?
Three (Ohio, West Virginia, and Vermont).
You can keep a loaded gun in your glove compartment without a permit.
Pennsylvania was one of the first states to recognize a right to bear arms in its constitution.
True; Pennsylvania’s 1776 Constitution included a right to bear arms.
True or False: You can use deadly force to protect your property in Pennsylvania.
False; deadly force is only allowed when facing imminent threat to life.
How long is our license valid for?
The license is valid for five years, unless revoked.
What is the minimum age to purchase a long gun (like a rifle) in Pennsylvania?
18 years old.
Can non-residents of Pennsylvania transport firearms through the state?
Yes, as long as they comply with federal law and the firearm is unloaded and stored.
What term is used to describe Pennsylvania’s stance on open carry, which allows individuals to openly carry firearms without a permit in most areas?
"Permissive Open Carry."
What does Pennsylvania’s Stand Your Ground law permit?
Using deadly force in self-defense if you are legally allowed to be where you are and face a serious threat.
What type of permit is required to carry a concealed weapon in Pennsylvania?
A License to Carry Firearms (LTCF).
Can a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence legally possess a firearm in Pennsylvania?
No, they are prohibited from owning firearms under federal law.
Can you legally carry a firearm in a bar in Pennsylvania?
In what year did Pennsylvania pass its first law requiring a license to carry a concealed firearm?
1931.
Which Pennsylvania city has stricter gun laws that are sometimes exceptions to state law?
Philadelphia.
Does Pennsylvania require a permit to purchase a firearm?
No, but a background check is required.
Are there “red flag” laws in Pennsylvania allowing for temporary removal of firearms?
No, Pennsylvania currently does not have red flag laws.
Is it legal to carry a firearm in a private business if they have a "No Guns" sign
A: No, you must respect the business’s policy
What happened in 2022?
Rhe year the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen case was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
True or False: Pennsylvania allows residents to legally build their own firearms for personal use.
True, as long as the firearm is for personal use and meets all federal requirements.