When you buy a handgun does PSP retain a copy of the paperwork with serial # and your name, address, etc? What is the purpose of them retaining this information and how is it different the a flat out gun registration? Are limited to how they can use or access this info?
The reason I'm asking. I was flipping through TV channels last night and caught an episode that took place in PA. I know not everything on TV is true or accurate.
Basically the situation was that someone was shot with a handgun, PSP didn't have any suspects so they ran known associates against the handgun registration to see if anyone owned that particular caliber to find the suspect.
I always thought a registration was unconstitutional or using there list in that matter was a no go.
Just curious.
Season 7, ep 36 around the 9min mark.