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Old February 23rd, 2009
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Default Re: Definitions of "Firearms"

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Originally Posted by eells View Post
this reminds me of a question that i forgot about. what about a pistol with a barrel longer than 15 inches? certin models of the s&w 500 had 18 inch barrels, IIRC. what would they be classified as?
To the Feds its still a handgun - 21yo to purchase/transfer. To PA, its not a "firearm". It doesn't require the PSP transfer paperwork and can be sold from a FFL with only the Fed 4473 being filled out. Between individuals, it can be sold/transferred/given away just like any rifle or shotgun.
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