Pennsylvania Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Pennsylvania require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania require owners to register their firearms with the police?
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  A:

  Firearm registration is not required in Pennsylvania. However the police keep track of all legal handgun sales.

• +Q: Does Pennsylvania require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania support the castle doctrine?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Pennsylvania have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Pennsylvania have?

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