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Pennsylvania is a mixed bag if you are carrying. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print new 2013 version with all states and details.
Pennsylvania Gun Law Travel Guide Basics
Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary
Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state
Self-defense: NO castle doctrine
Open carry: mostly unrestricted
Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits accepted from other states
Vehicle carry handguns: unloaded and cased in trunk or outside storage unless you have a state carry permit
Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded and cased in trunk or outside storage
Official source information
Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act
Pennsylvania Statutes
Pennsylvania Legislature
Pennsylvania Rifle and Pistol Association
Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Pennsylvania State Home Page
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