Can I legally carry my brother's pistol?

[t_huth21]

Hello. My brother is currently in the military, stationed in Texas. At the beginning of next year he and his family will be heading back over seas for the next 3 or 4 years. He would like to leave me his pistol to hold on to and use at the range from time to time while he is overseas. I would not be using for protection purposes. Simply safe keeping it for him while he's gone and plinking at the range. Is there a legal way for me to hold onto this pistol for him while he's gone? Without switching the registration to my name? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Swarner793]

There is no firearms registration in PA. If you have a LTCF, it would be permissable for him to lend you his firearm. If you do not have a LTCF, get one.

Be safe (and licensed).

Scott

[CHEMICAL]

There is no firearms registration in PA. If you have a LTCF, it would be permissable for him to lend you his firearm. If you do not have a LTCF, get one.

Be safe (and licensed).

Scott

^^^^^This!

[rwb1500]

Also, if you don't have an LTCF (which would be silly) you can have the gun transfered at an ffl for a small fee.

It's highly recommended that you do one or both of these things.

(When I say recommended I mean imperative, if you mean to take possession of the firearm.)

[t_huth21]

Thanks for the info guys. I thought obtaining an LTCF would take care of the issue but I just wanted to be sure. Can never be too careful. I'm just not too knowledgable when it comes to laws for handguns. I do not own any. I just didn't want to do the transfer at an ffl because he'll be taking the gun back when he comes home from overseas and then we'd have to transfer it back. So I'll be going to obtain my LTCF soon. Thanks again.

[gnbrotz]

Is your brother a PA resident? If not, you must complete the transfer through an FFL.