Originally Posted by
Oak_Patriot
This would seem to really only apply to handgun purchases (or purchases of long guns from private individuals). I would assume that there would be no problem transfering long guns between states, though. What is the rule regarding buying handguns or longguns from a private individual if the two parties are Pennsylvania residents?
Assuming that the buyer is not otherwise disqualified (prohibited, age, etc), private transfer of longarms between Pa residents are perfectly legal. For handguns, unless the buyer and seller are related with 2 generations (antecedent or descendent) or spouse, then a PA FFL or sheriff must perform the transfer.
Some of the items that I want to purchase I know I couldn't bring into NJ because of magazine sizes, or because they are illegal in NJ. For example. I am interested in an FNX9 and an SR9. They don't make a 15-round magazine for the Ruger, so I would be stuck with a 10-round magazine, and the FNH doesn't even appear to make a 10-rounder at all. I would have to get an FNP with a 10-round magazine. So, it wouldn't be ideal, but I would be OK keeping them in two seperate locations.
Besides, I think I can bring a gun into NJ temporarily (as long as it is legal there) as long as I have a valid NJ Firearms ID card.
The FOID card ONLY allows you to transport longarms into NJ. Possession in NJ of a handgun off your property requires either an NJCCW or qualification for an exemption under NJS 2C:39-6. The only exemption that you might qualify for, given the current info available in this thread, is the bona fide move from Pa to NJ. Just transporting back and forth between your Pa and NJ residences would not qualify.
HOWEVER, irrespective of state laws, there is a potential violation of the Federal law (18 USC 922(A)(3) if your intent is to buy in Pa as a PA resident where its easier but relocate the weapons to your primary NJ residence. This applies to both longarms and handguns.
These laws need to be changed!