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PA Bill Number: HB1472

Title: In primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late contributions ...

Description: In primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons and for late contrib ...

Last Action: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT

Last Action Date: Apr 22, 2024

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Can I buy a gun if I have a juvenile record in Pennsylvania? :: 06/22/2018

Most people do not realize it, but there are many juvenile adjudications which make it a crime for an adult to possess or attempt to purchase a gun.

Pennsylvania law makes it a third degree felony to knowingly and intentionally make a a false statement or omission in connection with the purchase of a firearm.

Most gun purchasers will undergo a state and federal background check in connection with the purchase of a gun, and the application form is not always easy to understand.

This makes ignorance of the disclosure obligations a risky proposition.

If you are considering purchasing a firearm and have any prior arrests as an adult or juvenile, click here to learn more about Pennsylvania's Making a False Statement in Connection with the Purchase of a Firearm statute and the types of arrests and other issues which need to be included when filling out the Pennsylvania State Police and federal background check forms. 

https://goldsteinmehta.com/blog/can-i-buy-a-gun-if-i-have-a-juvenile-record-in-pennsylvania