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    Default Gun in vehicle in PA question

    I’m sure this topic has been covered before but I’d appreciate some input on this. Concerning the carrying of a handgun in a vehicle while in PA. The gun in question has a barrel length of 12” and overall length of 29”. Can this gun be carried in a vehicle while loaded with a LTCF? From my understanding of PA law this particular gun is not a firearm nor is it a long gun. Thanks for any help on this.

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    Default Re: Gun in vehicle in PA question

    Even though the OAL is 29", the barrel length is less than 15" - so it is a "firearm", which requires a LTCF to merely have it in/on a vehicle, however you can also have it loaded.

    § 6102. Definitions.
    "Firearm." Any pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches or any rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches, or any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be determined by measuring from the muzzle of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is applicable.
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    Default Re: Gun in vehicle in PA question

    Quote Originally Posted by AlA556 View Post
    I*m sure this topic has been covered before but I*d appreciate some input on this. Concerning the carrying of a handgun in a vehicle while in PA. The gun in question has a barrel length of 12* and overall length of 29*. Can this gun be carried in a vehicle while loaded with a LTCF? From my understanding of PA law this particular gun is not a firearm nor is it a long gun. Thanks for any help on this.
    As Knight pointed out, it's meeting barrel length OR overall length - doesn't have to be both.

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    Default Re: Gun in vehicle in PA question

    Thank you, I was a bit confused on barrel length and over all length. I was interpreting it as it had to meet both.

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    Default Re: Gun in vehicle in PA question

    Or -ok that makes more sense

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