Pennsylvania Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A Pennsylvania firearm bill of sale is a written record of the private sale of a firearm between a seller and a buyer. The completed document includes information on both parties, the firearm being sold, and the purchase price. All private handgun sales must happen through a licensed dealer, a manufacturer, or at a county sheriff’s office.

Pennsylvania Firearm Bill of Sale Form

A Pennsylvania firearm bill of sale is a written record of the private sale of a firearm between a seller and a buyer. The completed document includes information on both parties, the firearm being sold, and the purchase price. All private handgun sales must happen through a licensed dealer, a manufacturer, or at a county sheriff’s office.

Last updated March 27th, 2024

A Pennsylvania firearm bill of sale is a written record of the private sale of a firearm between a seller and a buyer. The completed document includes information on both parties, the firearm being sold, and the purchase price. All private handgun sales must happen through a licensed dealer, a manufacturer, or at a county sheriff’s office.

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Pennsylvania Gun Laws

  • Background check required?Yes (handguns only)[1]
  • Permit required to purchase?No
  • Permit required to concealed carry? Yes[2]
  • Firearm Laws Title 18, Chapter 61
  • Concealed Carry Laws§§ 6106(a) & 6109

Pennsylvania Concealed Carry

To carry a concealed firearm, the individual must be at least 21 years old and apply for a License to Carry Firearms with the sheriff’s office within their county. To apply for a concealed carry license, a resident must carry out the following steps:

  1. Complete the Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.
  2. Submit the application form to the county sheriff’s office and pay the application fee.
  3. Sheriff’s office will perform an investigation to determine the individual’s eligibility for a license, including a background check.
  4. If the applicant passes the background check, the sheriff will issue a license.