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Under Pennsylvania law, the only way to regain your gun rights following a felony conviction is to receive a pardon for your conviction from the Governor. As you can imagine, this isn't common. Most convicted felons do not regain their right to own, possess, or control a firearm.

Last updated January 5, 2023 . Article I, section 21 of the Pennsylvania State Constitution states: ?The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.?

In Pennsylvania, you can expunge a charge for carrying a loaded shotgun or rifle in your car if: A court convicted you of the charge, but you've been free from arrest or prosecution for five years, The police charged you, but a court never convicted you of a summary offense, misdemeanor, or felony weapons charge.

Carrying Firearms in Pennsylvania The minimum age to purchase a long gun (rifle, shot gun, semi-automatic rifle) is 18. The minimum age to purchase a handgun is 21. There is no limit on the number of guns one may purchase at a time. There are virtually no regulations on the sale of ammunition.

Open carry is legal in Pennsylvania without a permit but you must have a permit to carry a firearm in a vehicle. See (11) and (15) below in statute Title 18 § 6106 below. From the PA State Police FAQs.

Felony Gun Possession Laws In Pennsylvania, inclusive of Bucks County and all counties, a convicted felon cannot own, be in the same place with, or use a firearm, even if the firearm is legal or legally owned by another individual in the household. There is no exception to the rule.