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Discussion in 'FAQ' started by Butler County PA Flea Market, Jan 14, 2015.

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  1. Butler County PA Flea Market

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    ALL HANDGUN SALES MUST BE COMPLETED BY TRANSFERRING THE WEAPON FROM THE SELLER TO THE BUYER VIA FFL DEALER, IT IS THE LAW. Rifles do not require a transfer but you can not knowingly sell to a convicted felon, persons subject to a PFA (protection from abuse), or a person convicted of a domestic violence charge. These are not the only crimes/circumstances that prohibit a person from possessing a firearm. Please utilize the links referenced below to make sure your transaction is legal.

    We are not a FFL dealer nor do we posses a FFl license, we merely facilitate the advertisement of firearms for sale. This group and/or its administrator are not liable for any transaction (s) that violate local, state, or federal laws in reference to firearms sales. It is the responsibility of those involved to exercise due diligence and research the legalities surrounding their transaction.

    Any listings that appear to be in violation on local, state, or federal law will be removed and reported to the appropriate authorities.

    Do I have to register my firearms in Pennsylvania?

    No, in fact in Pennsylvania it is actually illegal for any government or police agency to keep a registry of firearms per 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111.4 (Registration of firearms). If you legally possess bring your firearms into the Pennsylvania or come into possession of the firearms legally, no further action is required.

    It should be noted however that all transfers of handguns in Pennsylvania are required to go through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) and as such the Pennsylvania State Police keep a "Sales Database" of all handguns purchased within the Commonwealth. While almost any casual observer can see that this database clearly violates the spirit of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111.4 (Registration of firearms), in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed with the Pennsylvania State Police that because the database is not a complete record of all handgun ownership (as people bringing handguns into the state do not have to register them), it does not.

    How old must one be to possess a firearm?

    Per 18 Pa.C.S. § 6110.1 (Possession of firearm by minor), the minimum age to possess a firearm is 18 with two exceptions:
    1. The minor is under the supervision of a parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or an adult acting with the expressed consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian and involved in lawful activity.
    2. The minor is lawfully involved in hunting or trapping activities.
    OBTAINING A PENNSYLVANIA LTCF (License To Carry Firearm)

    The process for obtaining an LTCF in Pennsylvania is excellent due to the fact that the process is very thorough in making sure that permits are not granted to people that may be irresponsible or pose a danger to others (minors, convicted felons, domestic abusers, etc.) while making it very simple for trustworthy, law-abiding people to obtain one quickly and cheaply.

    Pennsylvania LTCF's are available to both residents and non-residents and are valid for 5 years. For residents, the applications are handled by their county sheriff's office, with the exception of Philadelphia where they are handled by the Gun Permits & Tracking Unit of the Philadelphia Police Department. It should be noted that permits issued by one county must be honored by all counties including Philadelphia regardless of rumors to the contrary.

    The actual application process itself is very simple and consists of acquiring an application, and a passport-sized photo, filling it out, paying the fee (which can vary from county to county) and submitting it. In some counties (such as Philadelphia) the application must be submitted in person and they may do a quick and basic interview. Once the application is received the entity responsible for handling it will do a background check on you and generally verify who you are. They may contact the references you have provided on the application although many times it will not be necessary. Pennsylvania is a "shall-issue" state in regards to LTCF's, meaning the entity processing your application is required to approve it unless they can prove you are disqualified based on the law. This is very important to prevent localities from simply denying people based on political, or prejudicial biases. Additionally by state law the application must be approved or denied in 45 days (although some offices will use "business days"). Again, this is done to prevent localities from claiming they issue permits, but never actually processing them for political or prejudicial reasons. Please utilize this link to the application for Butler County:

    http://www.sheriffofbutlercounty.com/functions/firearms.html

    And a listing for reciprocity:

    http://www.pafoa.org/law/carrying-firearms/concealed-carry/reciprocity
     
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