I’m 19 and I was told that long guns (ARs or shotguns) do not need a background check or registration when sold privately. Both parties have to be PA residents. Can someone confirm or explain?

i'm 18, 5 years ago i was involuntarily committed to a mental hospital, prohibiting me from possessing a gun. my mother's (now ex) boyfriend assaulted her yesterday and just got out of jail. my mother owns a gun and can legally use it, but i dont think she'd actually pull the trigger if she had to. in the event that he shows up to our home and breaks in, would i be legally able to use it? or would i have to use a knife/hope she actually fires?

Is it legal for me to purchase pistol magazines online and have them delivered directly to my home in PA?

I want to purchase a pistol magazine from Palmetto State Armory, and I am wondering if it needs to be delivered to an FFL.

Hi all,

Visiting Philly with my CCW. Would like to know if anyone has any insight on which museums are absolutely off limits, most discussion is quite outdated and don't want to deal with any headaches with metal detectors or pat downs;

Thinking of visiting the Mutter, Franklin Institute, PMA, Eastern State Penetentiary

And yes I am familiar with laws and federal property etc, carrying into aforementioned museums is not illegal but I also don't want to get turned away due to metal detectors and would like an idea ahead of time

Good afternoon, everyone. I’m looking for an outdoor firing range in southeastern PA that permits destructive devices. I plan to shoot M781 (chalk rounds), but I haven’t had any luck finding a suitable range. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Looking for somewhere to get my hunting rifles barrel threaded. Possible suggestions and price points?

I’m completely new to shooting and have a friend who is quite skilled with firearms. He offered to take me to a range, as a family member recently purchased a 9mm for home security. He was accustomed to going to French Creek, but I have read that a lot of people don’t follow the basic rules of safety there. So here are my questions.

Can anyone recommend a good range, public or private within roughly an hour of Norristown or Reading PA?

Do I need to have my own weapon or permit for a range, or is it okay to have him teach me on his gun first?

How much do private ranges cost on average?

Thank you in advance!

Donald Trump, you nitwit, you had 4 years already to issue an executive order or getting the US DoT to pull federal highway funds for any state that does not recognize anY other state’s LTCF… that could have been done any day of the four years we suffered in his previous term… this was the single most important action to restore balance in America, and he failed.

Now, we are well into the executive orders of the Orange Dick-tater (tot) and he still hasn't done it. He is representing disgusting companies like Tesla, who actively promotes sexual violence in the workplace, not representing the American people. He is the living definition of TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.

We must DEMAND that he does his ONE JOB that actually matters, that may actually save this country: 50-state reciprocity.

I’m going to Oaks PA for the big gun show in April. I have my CT permit and I’d like to carry while in PA. I realize non-resident permits are issued at the discretion of each county.

Oaks is in Montgomery County and they state on their website that they do not issue non-resident CCW permits. I’ll be staying in Chester County, and though they don’t specifically state that they don’t issues non-resident permits, the only information they provide is for Resident permits, so maybe they don’t. Does anyone know the closest county to Montgomery that is friendly - or at least receptive to non-resident permits?

Anyone know any? Willing to travel anywhere in PA

Hi there all my Pennsylvanians. I will be passing through PA shortly for the first time since I started carrying. I have a michigan resident permit so it looks like I have reciprocity to at least carry in PA, which is good. Any specific PA laws I should be aware of? For instance in michigan you can have a firearm in the parking lot of a restricted area but in other states you can't. Just want to stay out of trouble in my brief time in your lovely state. I plan to conceal carry the whole time, and have a car lockbox incase I need to secure it to go inside anywhere.

As FL resident living in PA for quite a while, can I sell a couple of handguns which I don't want anymore? and how? It seems the law provides non resident selling to private buyer, how about consignment to local gun store in PA? Thanks!

I'm trying to find a local, reputable gunsmith in the county to avoid shipping my handgun (or parts of it) somewhere. I'm trying to get an optic cut for a Sig P229 Elite to ultimately fit a Trijicon RMR HD or just RMR Type 2.

I want to get my Marlin 1895 SBL threaded. Im looking for a gunsmith in southeastern pa. (Lansdale, Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting) area or somewhere close to.

Does anybody know of someone who would do this? I know the mag tube would need to be shortened to do this too.

So I use a shield EZ but picked up a bodyguard. ... Can anyone advise which kind of hand / arm exercises I need to repeat 3 reps of 30 for so that I'm not getting bitten or struggling with racking it? Big sigh as I hit post on this one, thanks in advance 😁

I'm 44 years old and have attempted to get a carries license in Pennsylvania but have been turned down on three occasions. I have no felonies but I do have a misdemeanor that's over twenty years old forgetting until fight. Is there any way for me to get my license?

Building a 20” 308 ar10 and trying to find a place to really stretch its legs near me. Anyone know of any ranges near the Pittsburgh area that have 800+ meter targets? I know of Thunder Valley in Ohio, but it’s a little bit of a drive.

I know they closed for renovations a while back but I’m unsure if they’re still working on it. Does anyone know? Thanks !

Anyone in the Southern /middle York area have the tool to take dents out of a 12g mag tube? Dented mine slightly on my 590 trying to change out the follower.

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Lots of classes coming up...don't let the cold snap deter YOU! :)

Utah CCW Permit

• Saturday, January 25, 2025
• 9:00 AM  1:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The Utah CCW Permit class provides you with all of the training and fingerprinting neccessary for you to apply for your non resident Utah permit (covers 34 states).

Course Fee is $125.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) REQUALIFICATION

• Saturday, January 25, 2025
• 12:00 PM  2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The goal of this course is to requalify those individuals who already have a current or expired New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun.

Course Fee is $75.00

NRA Chief Range Safety Officer

• Saturday, January 25, 2025
• 1:00 PM  9:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The NRA Chief Range Safety Officer course is designed to develop and certify individuals as Chief Range Safety Officers. We cover the basic principles and concepts needed to organize, conduct, and supervise shooting activities and range operations.

This is a non live-fire course (no shooting).

Course Fee: $185.00

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting

• Sunday, January 26, 2025
• 9:00 AM  5:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The NRA Basics of Pistol Course (Instructor-Led) introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

In this course we will cover basic firearms safety, fundamentals of pistol shooting (aiming, grip, stance & trigger control), ammunition components, malfunctions, and we will review the core elements of modern pistols & revolvers. We will practice loading and unloading firearms safely. We will cover how to recognize and clear malfunctions. We will discuss and demonstrate proper firearm maintenance and selection criteria.

Then we’ll head out to the range and put these principles in action.

Course Fee is $165.00

New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification

• Saturday, February 1, 2025
• 9:00 AM  2:00 PM
• Indian Mills Deer Club (map)

The New Jersey Permit To Carry (PTC) Qualification course is an instructor-led and live-fire shooting qualification course intended to equip you with the training and documentation necessary to apply for your New Jersey Concealed Carry Permit.

UPDATE: This course meets the CCARE Protocol requirements for NJ Concealed Carry as published by the NJSP (September, 2023).

Course Fee is $150.00

Dark Ops Fundamentals (.22lr Pistols and/or Rifles)

• Saturday, February 1, 2025
• 3:30 PM  9:30 PM
• Private Range (map)

The Dark Ops Fundamentals Course is intended to provide education and opportunities to shoot in low light and no light conditions, use handheld and weapon mounted lights and to engage in dynamic courses of fire.

Note: .22lr calibers only.

In this course we will cover the fundamental elements of hand held lights, weapon-mounted lights, principles of movement, use of cover and concealment and marksmanship in low light / no light conditions.

We will then head out to the range and shoot in the dark!

Course Fee is $185.00

So I had really good luck asking for a list of FFL's that aren't big box stores when I asked and I once again have a request. Looking to do a few SBR's and need an engraver. Looking to stay somewhat close to Monroe county but depending on recommendations and cost would be willing to travel further.

Thanks