gun question?

Question

Can an 18 year old have a permit to have a gun in PA?

Answer 1

A long gun [ rifle or shotgun ] yes.
A pistol - no... needs be 21.

Answer 2

I believe the minimum age requirement to PURCHASE a firearm in PA is 18. The following is from the 'Legal Community Against Violence' site, which cites Pennsylvania state law:

"Subject to certain exceptions, a person under the age of 18 shall not possess or transport a firearm anywhere in the Commonwealth. 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6110.1(a). This prohibition does not apply to a minor who is under the supervision of a parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or an adult acting with the permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian and the minor is engaged in lawful activity, such as safety training, target shooting, or organized firearm competition. In addition, the prohibition does not apply to a minor who is lawfully hunting or trapping in accordance with the Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 101 et seq."

Apparently, the right-to-carry has a requirement of 21 years of age:

"Pennsylvania is a "shall issue" state, meaning that local law enforcement must issue a concealed weapons license if the applicant meets certain qualifications. Pursuant to 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6109(e), law enforcement must issue a license "if, after an investigation not to exceed 45 days, it appears that the applicant is an individual concerning whom no good cause exists to deny the license." The applicant must state a reason for seeking the license, which may include self-defense, employment, hunting, target shooting, gun collecting, or "another proper reason." Section 6109(c). A license will be denied under section 6109 if the applicant is not 21 years of age;"

The site is:

http://www.lcav.org/states/pennsylvania.asp

Answer 3

It depends on what kind of gun...

http://crime.about.com/od/gunlawsbystate/f/gunlaw_pa.htm