About Gun "Registration" or Transfers in PA

[GunLawyer001]

It might be possible to be charged with conspiracy, even though the transfer laws only apply to the seller/transferor. Every sale requires a co-conspirator.

At the least, the gun could be seized.

There's also the possibility that the gun was stolen (especially where you don't have any idea how the friend came into possession.) The record of sale database would be a good defense for you, if you were charged with receiving stolen property. A surprising number of "friends" develop amnesia once criminal charges are in the air, looking for someone to settle on.

[guerrillataktix]

Thanks for the info. Best thing is probably go to a place to get it transferred legally.

[knight0334]

Originally Posted by guerrillataktix

Thanks for the info. Best thing is probably go to a place to get it transferred legally.

Yep.. ..its generally best to always abide by the letter of the law. Well, unless you like funding folks like the gentleman above you and their gun, ammo, hookers, and alcohol addictions.

Abiding by the law allows you to put that money towards your own guns, booze, and broads.

[bennettgun]

About buying a handgun without transfering it. I had a customer call me to say they had their guns stolen. They were recovered, however one was a Glock purchased as a private sale and never transfered. They did not want to pay the transfer fee to save money. The sheriff of Montgomery county would not give them the Glock since it was still in the other persons name, who now is deceased. The decendents of the person they bought it from and my customer are not on good terms with each other and they ended up not getting the Glock returned to them. It may pay in the long run to transfer the handgun.