Purchased a handgun out of state

[Seldon]

I purchased a handgun out of state from a person who has since passed away. Do I have to register the pistol in PA?

[gnbrotz]

Exactly what were the circumstances surrounding the original purchase?

[Gun]

So much over thinking in this thread, my head hurts,
and we still don't know the answer to this;

Exactly what were the circumstances surrounding the original purchase?

[knight0334]

So much over thinking in this thread, my head hurts,
and we still don't know the answer to this;

It is technically contraband now since the original purchase was in violation of federal law.

Even if a person were to ride out a statute of limitations for prosecution, or round-robin things to get it to look legal now - the gun is likely to remain contraband for eternity because of the original transgression of the law.

[GreenBlood10]

I'll go ahead and say it...

THERE IS NO REGISTRATION IN PA!

(Put your flame suit on)

If you purchased the handgun from out of state then it needs to be transferred through a FFL..

GB

Edit: If the firearm was "bequeathed" to you then you do not need to transfer it, if funds were exchanged for the handgun then it needs to be transferred. If I have learned anything here....

[cruzans]

I purchased a handgun out of state from a person who has since passed away. Do I have to register the pistol in PA?

no registration and nothing needed with an ffl unless you have to get it shipped to you, then you are suppose to go through an ffl. if you have the gun - bring it home and enjoy

[gnbrotz]

no registration and nothing needed with an ffl unless you have to get it shipped to you, then you are suppose to go through an ffl. if you have the gun - bring it home and enjoy

In the case of a handgun, what you are suggesting is illegal.

[cruzans]

In the case of a handgun, what you are suggesting is illegal.

interesting, something doesn't sound right. i probably shouldn't have been so quick to answer - i am not 100% but common sense may not be law ? for anyone familiar with the law, can you answer these scenerios :

* i travel to my home state of mass. or ct. and while there i legally buy a handgun with my carry permit for that state - i then come home. you are saying i have to go to an ffl when i get back to pa ?????

* i move to pa from another state where i own several handguns, i now have to go to an ffl and transfer them all ???

neither seems logical or right - my point which i thought was correct was if either of the above occurs, i am fine and don't have to do anything ????
any help would be appreciated

[gnbrotz]

* i travel to my home state of mass. or ct. and while there i legally buy a handgun with my carry permit for that state - i then come home. you are saying i have to go to an ffl when i get back to pa ?????

While you may be able to make the purchase, you cannot legally bring the handgun back with you. It must first go through an FFL in your home state (PA) before you may lawfully possess the handgun.

* i move to pa from another state where i own several handguns, i now have to go to an ffl and transfer them all ???

No issues here. The firearms are already owned by you. You do not need to "transfer" the firearms to yourself. Just bring them along when you move, making sure you are in compliance with federal transport guidelines.

[cruzans]

While you may be able to make the purchase, you cannot legally bring the handgun back with you. It must first go through an FFL in your home state (PA) before you may lawfully possess the handgun.

No issues here. The firearms are already owned by you. You do not need to "transfer" the firearms to yourself. Just bring them along when you move, making sure you are in compliance with federal transport guidelines.

Great info., thank you !