[Rodamala]

It is my understanding that in PA the same applies for long guns. The difference is long guns you do not need a general permit to own the way they do for handguns. As a new resident in PA (well, I pay property taxes here now) I raised these questions at a gunshow this past weekend and I was told that you do not need a permit to transport a long gun, so long as it is open carried, like on the seat next to you. I don't believe I was being correctly advised.

Basically where I am at is I have a farm and 70 acres, and I need a utilityrifle at a minimum. I have no interest in having any paperwork telling anyone from the government that I might own a firearm... so going to a dealer and running a NICS check is out, pistol ownership is out... but even a private sale... it would have to be on my property and if I were to go to the local gun club range... I would have to walk there with my rifle open carried. The law says "vehicle" not "motor vehicle" so my Amish buggy could be seized if I am found transporting a plinker.

[Clean_Sweep]

You can transport your firearms from your home, to your farm without a permit. Just be certain they are unloaded and in the trunk. No ammo in magazines either.

[SoothingDave]

The difference is long guns you do not need a general permit to own the way they do for handguns.

There is no such thing as a "general permit to own" a handgun.

Or a specific permit, for that matter.

You pass the background check, you fill out the forms, you take the handgun home.

No permits required.