OC and Ownership at 18

[Zini]

Hello all,

Everything within the quotes has been cleared up by a State Police Officer who told me I was in the right.

After reading many threads I was confident I was allowed to acquire a pistol (through a parent gift) and then openly carry if I chose to do so.

My mother being weary of the situation called a friend of hers who works for our sheriff. This person informed my mother that in no way, shape, or form I can have said pistol. This person said that the laws used to sway in my favor but for years now the law has changed.

I'm currently in Schuylkill County.

Can someone please confirm or deny this persons's claims for me?
A direct quote from PA Law would be greatly appreciated.

On a side note I've also read that I am fully within my rights to open carry a loaded pistol but haven't been able to find a "hard copy" that says so. Anyone know where I can find some?

Your help will be much appreciated, thanks everyone!