Lending guns and Concealed Carry

[Terry A]

In Pennsylvania, if you have a vadid permit to carry concealed, does the handgun(s) you carry have to be registered to you? As far as I knew, if you had a valid permit, you could carry anybody's handgun, as long at it was not stolen. Examples....boyfriend-girlfriend who are dating, each has a permit. She takes one of his guns with his permission to the store. A parent lends a handgun to his son who has a permit, who then takes that handgun on vacation in the state. Legal???

I always thought "yes" but today, I was told that any guns carried concealed must be registered to you. I'm not certain that's right. And the offices of those who would know are closed right now.

Thanks!

[KLRANGL]

Since when did guns in PA even have to be registered?

[NavyLT]

Pennsylvania has no handgun registration.

I always thought "yes" but today, I was told that any guns carried concealed must be registered to you.

That's impossible, because there is no way to register a gun to you in Pennsylvania.

[knight0334]

For those with a valid LTCF, you can borrow another persons handgun to carry/use/etc. Unlicensed folks may not borrow another's handguns. §6115(b)(1)(i)

Exceptions though between spouses, parent/child, and grandparent/grandchild which do not require any sort of recorded transfers. §6111(c) You can borrow under this clause without a LTCF.

Exceptions also for those that reside in the same dwelling, or work at the same place of employment, and that the firearm does NOT leave the facility. §6115(b)(3)

PA has a quasi-registration. "Firearms" have to be transferred lawfully, and the firearm is recorded to the purchaser. The courts ruled it a "database" rather than a registration because you aren't required to "register" guns that you bring with you as you move into the state. Transfers thereafter require the proper procedures to be followed.

[Terry A]

Knight0334,
Many thanks for taking the time to give a solid answer. You sir, have my deep appreciation.

[knight0334]

You're welcome, Terry.

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