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January 7th, 2013, 11:44 AM #1Junior Member
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Background Checks
Hi folks, new member here. Thank you all for allowing me to join your community here. My question concerns background checks in PA. I was window shopping the other day. I found out that even with a CCW permit, PA REQUIRES a check for every firearm purchase. Does this include shotguns and rifles? Or is it just handguns? My other question is how long is a background check valid? Could I have one done on me, then come back a few days later to make a purchase? Thank you all in advance. Please feel free to PM me if you prefer.
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January 7th, 2013, 11:53 AM #2Grand Member
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Re: Background Checks
It is an instant check. When you purchase.
A check is not required for face to face transactions between two PA residents in regards to long arms.
Every purchase from a shop or stand at a show will require a check.
Normally it would take less than 5 minutes. Lately they(PICS) have been overwhelmed with requests so don't expect a speedy transaction.
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January 7th, 2013, 12:15 PM #3
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back ground checks must be done when you take possession of the gun. you need 1 per transaction if you buy 1 or 10 at a time . they are required for every transaction. if you buy a gun in the morning that takes a background check if you decided that after noon you wanted a nother gun that would take a nother background check.
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January 7th, 2013, 12:17 PM #4Junior Member
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January 7th, 2013, 12:25 PM #5Junior Member
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Re: Background Checks
Thanks Fats!
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January 7th, 2013, 12:31 PM #6Grand Member
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Re: Background Checks
now the question. Why are you worried about the check?
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January 7th, 2013, 02:57 PM #7
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AND if your name is Sunshineandrainbows do you drive a Unicorn to work???
My Feedback - http://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.ph...ight=stainless
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January 7th, 2013, 03:11 PM #8
Re: Background Checks
I purchased a sidearm just this past Saturday. From the time I walked in the door, figured out what I wanted, paperwork, and out the door, it was approximately 1/2 an hour.
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January 7th, 2013, 03:13 PM #9Active Member
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Re: Background Checks
Same here^^^^^.
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January 7th, 2013, 03:29 PM #10Junior Member
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Re: Background Checks
I'm not "WORRIED" about a background check. I just thought it better to ask here then to ask at the gun shops. A lot of the people I've encountered at these shops don't seem to be too excited to talk to novices such as myself.
I only ride the unicorn when it isn't raining. My screen name is actually a sort of play on words...referring to the state of our Union, heavy on the sarcasm. Again, thanks for the replies folks. I have other questions but I'll save them for another time.
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