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amy
If I currently live in Virginia, and I am moving to Pennsylvania, What steps must I take to transfer my rifles pistols and shotguns to Pa? I read the Pa code, it states that there is no provision about purchasing rifles and shotguns outside the state, but what about pistols? And does that cover people who move into the state from elsewhere? Can I just pack them in the U-haul and go? Or do I need to ship them through an FFL?[8D][:p]
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  • bobski
    pack em and go. ffls are for when you transfer ownership. you are transfering yourself. once you get there, you register them as yours in pa.. thats my tale on it. btw...why leave va? watch out for those deer! im a va man myself. i'd never go to pa. it must be a job move huh?

    former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.
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  • amy
    Leaving Va Beach, to go to Pa. Job thing.... Thanks for the info. I was not sure if I could pack and go. I grew up in Pa, then moved here for the past 15 years. At least the family is there.
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  • CS8161
    There is no registration of firearms in PA. When you move into PA you do not have to notify any gov't agencies of type and quantity of firearms owned.

    Chris8161
    Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!
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  • steeltoe1978
    Yup, pack them and go. I was stationed in TX, then got stationed in PA. Just stuck them in the van and moved. - Toe
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  • Contender Man
    I am not disagreeing with the above posts, but I always advise caution. There may be no state requirement to register (just like Ohio), but there can be local requirements. Check w/ a couple gun shops/ranges in your new area. Probably isn't a requirement, but you don't want to find out the hard way ...


    If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!
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  • gunpaq
    Welcome to PA, we are still relatively free within the boundaries of our trusted commonwealth. Enjoy!

    Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.

    Don't fly the river!
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  • old single shots
    When you get to PA.be sure to stay clear of that Pabooger fella.He will lead you astray.
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  • Clair
    Where in Pa. are you moving to?

    <P> To each his own
    Craig Brosius
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  • amy
    Johnstwon area, Yes there is local laws or maybe its a state law on pistols. They have a CCW (state) permit, and a "sportsmans" permit. I understand the sportsmans is required to have a pistol with you at the range or out hunting. The CCW is the same as everywhere else. If you know any good ranges near J-town let me know. I also understand that my semi auto rifles and shotguns are not allowed for hunting, except for small game(shotguns). Al always thanks for the info.
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  • rusty3040
    i live about five miles from johnstown, there are many good ranges withen a 10 mile area , several are 500 meters long
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  • countershaft
    Amy. Go to the sheriffs office in the county (Cambria, I think )located in Ebensburg and get a personal permitt to carry. You can also get a hunting/fishing permitt ( with a license )to carry while enjoying those sports. Both are fairly inexpensive. Nothing to do on the rifles or shotguns , but you should go to an FFL dealer(gun shop) and get the pistols registered.
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  • muss
    countershaft, What is the deal with registering pistols in Pa? What is the process, reason for this? Is it something that has to be done, the whole idea of registering guns is a bit concerning...

    muss
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