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    Default Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    Alright so, after much research ( and being relatively new to firearm ownership) I have a hard time coming to conclusion on HOW open carry with a rifle works within PA. I currently live in Philadelphia. I am planning on visiting Centralia, PA and as I am not old enough to carry a handgun ( or exempted to according to the law) I would plan on open carrying my rifle. My main question is, would it be legal to carry this unloaded rifle FROM Philadelphia to Centralia in order to open carry it or would I need to have a valid reason to have the firearm? ( Such as going to the range, gun shop etc). The law seems to be silent on what can be done with rifles. Once again, a LTCF is out of the question for now.
    Thanks all ! (newbie to posting so move if need be)

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    Default Re: Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    Rifles are not considered firearms in PA. I'll let smarter people post.
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    Default Re: Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    How would you carry the rifle to Centralia?
    Hike on foot?
    Motorcycle?
    Horseback?
    4-wheeler?
    18 wheeler?
    ....and, when you get to Centralia, do you have a firesuit?

    May I suggest a soft case in which to place the rifle, with carry handles and/or shoulder strap?

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    You need the rifle in filthy more then Centralia.
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    Default Re: Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    Quote Originally Posted by Rosco the Iroc View Post
    You need the rifle in filthy more then Centralia.
    Tell me about it. 3 break ins in my block in just a week; one right next to me.

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    I would be using an average SUV haha

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    Default Re: Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    Quote Originally Posted by Rosco the Iroc View Post
    You need the rifle in filthy more then Centralia.

    According to the 2010 census, the population of Centralia was 10.

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    Watch out for Pyramid Head when you get to Centralia...

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    Before you make the right turn from Ashland, stop in The Drunken Monkey.

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    Default Re: Open Carry FOR RIFLES

    18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6108. Carrying firearms on public streets or public property in Philadelphia
    No person shall carry a firearm, rifle or shotgun at any time upon the public streets or upon any public property in a city of the first class unless:
    (1) such person is licensed to carry a firearm; or
    (2) such person is exempt from licensing under section 6106(b) of this title (relating to firearms not to be carried without a license).
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