Forms of ID?

**RuthlessZ** · July 3rd, 2011, 10:26 AM

Hello, I tried to search for this everywhere but what are all the forms of ID accepted to buy a gun? My first gun won't be an issue because the lower is a gift from my dad. But I also want to get a Mosin Nagant and a Sig 522 I'll be 18 in month and don't have a state ID or driver's license. I also heard that you need to have you DL for at least 2 months prior to buying a gun, is there any truth to that? Could I use a birth certificate or anything else? Thanks in advance!

-Jon

**9orangeletters** · July 3rd, 2011, 10:44 AM

18 Pa.C.S. § 6111, (b), (2):

Inspected photoidentification of the potential purchaser or transferee, including, but not limited to, a driver's license, official Pennsylvania photoidentification card or official government photoidentification card. In the case of a potential buyer or transferee who is a member of a recognized religious sect or community whose tenets forbid or discourage the taking of photographs of members of that sect or community, a seller shall accept a valid-without-photo driver's license or a combination of documents, as prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police, containing the applicant's name, address, date of birth and the signature of the applicant.

**RuthlessZ** · July 3rd, 2011, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by 9orangeletters

18 Pa.C.S. § 6111, (b), (2):

Thank you

**9orangeletters** · July 3rd, 2011, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by RuthlessZ

Thank you

Also, after reading through that, there is no prescribed time limit on having your license, gub'mint ID, or any other forms of papers issued.

I think the license is a license, whether you've had it for a minute or a decade*.

*with the except of junior licenses, which won't apply to you.

**Xringshooter** · July 3rd, 2011, 06:46 PM

Just remember that until you are 21 you cannot buy a handgun from a dealer. Notice I said a dealer. As an 18 yr old, you can buy a handgun from a private party but the transfer would have to be done at a Sheriffs Office. A FFL holder cannot sell a handgun OR an AR lower, or any virgin receiver (because of the way they are classified by the BATFE) to anyone under 21.

So buying a SIG 522 or a Mosin shouldn't be a problem.

As far as the drivers license, as soon as it is issued to you it can be used for identification to purchase a long arm (as long as you are 18).

**MikeinPhilly** · July 3rd, 2011, 07:33 PM

If you haven't passed the driver's test, you can always get the State non-drivers license.

**bluedog46** · July 3rd, 2011, 10:34 PM

I would get a state ID or drivers license and soon. You might need one to vote as well.

I will tell you one not to present. I was told by a gunshop salesman someone tried to use a prison ID. That had to be the biggest fool around. I would still think he was kidding if not for being in the shop when someone asked if selling drugs with a 5 year stint in jail is a feloney. He then left the store.

**RuthlessZ** · July 6th, 2011, 09:10 PM

Thank guys, sorry I didn't notice the new replies. I got a state ID today so no more problems. I knew about the AR-15 lower issue which is why my dad is getting it for me for a gift. My upper kit should ship at the end of the week