Is this common?

[09polaris]

If you do not have a gun lock when transferring a firearm, you will be charged $3.00 on top of the transfer fee. If you bring a lock, you will NOT be charged.
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I discovered a gun shop that I didn't know existed.. I was on the way to work when I saw the sign.. After work, stopped in..

Nice little place, decent selection, great service..(Owner was knowledgeable, blah blah)

I bought a t-shirt, (only had a few bucks on me)..

Got home, checked the website and saw this 🔝... Is this charge common??

I have purchased and transferred more than a few handguns, and have never seen this..

The website is unclear.. One page seems to say this is for out of state transfers, another part of the site leads me to believe this is for every transfer..

I won't out the shop, (because I could be wrong)..

Anyone pay this??

[Hokkmike]

I have never experienced this before.

[McSull]

Never saw it before. I've transferred many handguns before in many different shops. I'm guessing this is in the NE part of the state?

[Rosco the Iroc]

I've seen this. Most shops don't sweat it. I have 2-3 cable locks sitting around I never use. So I would just take one.

[c45man]

The 3 dollar cheap lock gun store mandate was after the legislative requirement that basically mandated that all handguns come with a lock. There was a lot of old stock around that were not shipped from the factory with a lock, so to follow the letter of the law, the gun store inventoried a bunch of mickey mouse locks that appeared to have come from a gum ball machine. The stock of guns w/o locks eventually dried up. I have to tell you that your post reminded me when I was subjected to that lock charge a few times. Hopefully, my post addresses your question.

[PAMedic=F|A=]

I've seen this. Most shops don't sweat it. I have 2-3 cable locks sitting around I never use. So I would just take one.

Is a lock required for a transfer?

[09polaris]

Yep, I'm in NEPA.. Close to W-B.. None the less, I've purchased from Piestracks, Dave's, Advanced, Bears, etc.... And not once in almost a decade have I EVER seen this.. WTF

[tl_3237]

Is a lock required for a transfer?

yes for 6102 firearms if its transferred through a licensee

18 Pa CS § 6142. Locking device for firearms.

(a) Offense defined.--It shall be unlawful for any licensee
to sell, deliver or transfer any firearm as defined in section
6102 (relating to definitions), other than an antique firearm as
defined in section 6118 (relating to antique firearms), to any
other person, other than another licensee, unless the transferee
is provided with or purchases a locking device for that firearm
or the design of the firearm incorporates a locking device.

(b) Exceptions.--Firearms for transfer to or possession by
any law enforcement officer employed by any Federal, State or
local government entity or rail police employed and certified by
a rail carrier as a police officer are not subject to the
provisions of this section.

(c) Penalties.--A violation of the provisions of this
section shall be a summary offense.

(d) Good faith compliance.--A licensee who in good faith
complies with this section shall not be civilly liable as a
result of such compliance with this section, except for any acts
or omissions intentionally designed to harm or for grossly
negligent acts or omissions which result in harm.

(e) Admissibility of evidence.--A transferee's purchase or
receipt of a locking device in conjunction with the purchase of
a firearm pursuant to this section shall not be admissible as
evidence in any civil action brought against the transferee.

(f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection:
"Licensee." Any licensed manufacturer, importer or dealer of
firearms.
"Locking device." Either of the following:

(1) a device that, when installed on a firearm, is
designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without
first deactivating the device; or

(2) a device that is incorporated into the design of a
firearm and that is designed to prevent the operation of the
firearm by anyone not having access to the device.
(Dec. 15, 1999, P.L.915, No.59, eff. 60 days)

1999 Amendment. Act 59 added section 6142.
Cross References. Section 6142 is referred to in section
6108.3 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).

[09polaris]

Thanx for the input!! This is honestly blowing my mind.. Never in 20 years of purchasing or transferring handguns, have I seen this!!!

[IronButt]

I've never heard of this, but that doesn't mean anything. All the handguns that I've sold or bought usually came with all the stuff that came in the box.