Pennsylvania
| Subject/Law | Long guns | Handguns | Relevant statutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Permit to Purchase? | No | No | ||
| Firearm registration? | No | No | ||
| "Assault weapon" law? | No | No | ||
| Owner license required? | No | No | ||
| Carry permits issued? | Yes | Yes | License to Carry Firearms issued on a "shall-issue" basis. | |
| Open carry? | Yes | Yes | Unlicensed open-carry everywhere except Philadelphia or in/on a vehicle. | |
| State Preemption of local restrictions? | Yes | Yes | 18 Pa.C.S. ยง 6120: Limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition | |
| NFA weapons restricted? | No | No | ||
| Peaceable Journey laws? | Yes | Yes |
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