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  1. #21
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Quote Originally Posted by 57springer View Post
    To add to it in the 80s you had to have at least one LEO as a reference to get a LTCF . The cops I asked to sign at the time said no, and I remember one in particular who went into a rant about only cops and military should own guns, period . I dont remember when this requirement changed , I half think someone challenged it in court . Anyone remember ??
    That was never a state requirement. The local sheriff could have required it. Before PA became shall issue the county sheriff had free reign over the application process. Some wouldn't get to the application part because they were told NO when they asked the Sheriff if the could apply for a LTCF, or were referred to the treasurer's office for a sportsman's permit.

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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Quote Originally Posted by eagleclaw View Post
    That was never a state requirement. The local sheriff could have required it. Before PA became shall issue the county sheriff had free reign over the application process. Some wouldn't get to the application part because they were told NO when they asked the Sheriff if the could apply for a LTCF, or were referred to the treasurer's office for a sportsman's permit.
    That makes sense, but I remember the app. having a spot for an LEO to be one of your references. Was the app. made up by the county possibly .?

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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Thanks for all the replies. I didn't remember the waiting period but must have endured it.
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeStull View Post
    Thanks for all the replies. I didn't remember the waiting period but must have endured it.
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Remember buying my first pistol, producing my LTCF, filled out some paper work and walked away with it as soon as I paid.
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Still is for marrage.
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Nobody mentioned the fun part. The 6"x5" , 4 part Application to Purchase Firearm you had to fill out prior , and the 4 part Record of Sale of a Firearm you filled out when you picked it up. 1 copy of each went to the buyers local PD , 1 to county sheriff , and 1 to PSP. Dealers kept 1 copy. Some dealers had 5pt forms and gave the customer a copy. Dealers were supposed to mail the forms the day they were filled out. Many dealers were rather lax on that. I got a few calls from LE , a few were too late as they already picked up the gun.
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    I knew a guy that was prohibited from owning firearms due to drag racing. Is that law still on the books?

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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    I knew a guy that was prohibited from owning firearms due to drag racing. Is that law still on the books?
    Wasn't/Isn't drag racing a felony?
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    Default Re: Was there a 3 day waiting period in PA at some time in the past?

    Quote Originally Posted by bogey1 View Post
    I knew a guy that was prohibited from owning firearms due to drag racing. Is that law still on the books?
    I believe drag racing is still a summary offense so it shouldn't affect gun purchases.. However if it turns into a police pursuit that can turn into a felony.

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