Florida is one of the many states that offers reciprocity for people with Concealed Weapons Permits (CWP) from other states. Florida does require that for a concealed carry permit to be valid in Florida it must have been issued to a resident of the state where it was issued. There…
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act. In Arkansas you can own…
Open Carry refers to whether an individual is permitted to carry a handgun that is visible. Some states permit open carry and others do not. In contrast, many states offer concealed weapons permits. These allow individuals to have a handgun that is not open and visible. It is important to…
There are several type of Title II firearms that require an ATF tax stamp to be transferred or manufactured under the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of Title II firearms (sold by class 3 FFLs) in addition to the compliance…
Pennsylvania’s UFA: Definitions 18 PA.C.S. § 6102 deals with defining terms used in the PA Uniform Firearms Act of 1995 (PA UFA). It should be noted that this section is not all inclusive and that particular provisions may have their own definitions. “The following words and phrases, when…
Depending on the type of firearm, either long gun or handgun, the laws regarding transportation differ. (18 PA.C.S. § 6106). A long gun includes rifles, shotguns, and may include NFA firearms, depending on whether the barrel and overall length classifies it as a long rifle or handgun. All long guns…
To carry a handgun concealed in public, an individual must possess a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms (LTCF, 18 PA.C.S. § 6106) or an equivalent license issued by a state that Pennsylvania honors (See www.attorneygeneral.gov for up to date reciprocity agreements). An individual may carry a concealed handgun, without…
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Tom Corbett, has been instrumental in enacting new reciprocity agreements between Pennsylvania and other states. For the most up to date information, an individual should check the Attorney General’s website. On the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s site, an individual can download copies of each reciprocity agreement. Follow the…
We have associations with lawyers and attorneys in Pennsylvania. These Pennsylvania Gun Trust Lawyer®s can provide NFA gun Trusts for the entire state of Pennsylvania. A NFA Gun Trust can help protect individuals and their families from the criminal and civil penalties associated with the improper transfer or possession of…
If you live in a city in where the Chief law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) will not or easily sign a Form 4, there are several solutions. Class 3 Weapons include suppressors, , short barrel rifles, machine guns, and other destructive devices. The most common solution is to create a NFA…