r/PAguns

Recently moved to Clarion County from Utah.

NRA member and newly PA GOA member here.

Recently finished getting my vehicle registered and inspected, my PA driver's license, and obtaining my LTCF. (Now I need to get my Utah CFP converted to an out-of-state permit because technically my address is no longer correct as I'm a PA resident now.)

A few questions (don't feel obligated to answer all of them. I do realize this is a lot...):

- Where can I do target practice? I believe in doing regular target practice if you're going to concealed carry and not just buy a gun and put it in your nightstand and never touch it. But Google seems to say that the closest indoor range is in Pittsburgh and that can't be right.

- How do gun clubs work here? From reading this sub, it seems like you have to be invited to join. If that's the case, I'm fudged because I'm a bit shy socially. I also don't think it's fair to ask a stranger to vouch for me if they don't know me personally.

- Any reputable LGS to recommend? If I can support a local business and not a chain, I'd prefer that. Any places in the area I should avoid?

- I haven't seen much about Clarion County in this sub, but does anyone know any good teachers or classes in this area? I'd like to purchase my first shotgun, but would really like a course or some guidance with shotguns and rifles since I only know handguns. I also like to take ccw safety classes once a year as a refresher.

- (Speaking of shotguns, I'm looking to buy either a Mossberg 500 series or a Remington 870 and wanted to know which one is better for noobs.)

- Any firearms events/shows/competitions in the area? I'd like to meet other hobbyists to meet people and learn. It will be a struggle because I am not the best at small talk, but I think with certain crowds (2A and heavy metal specificall) I do a bit better. You never know!

And while I have your attention, I'm in the market for a new ccw belt because I lost some weight since I got mine (Vedder velcro belt) a couple years ago and someone told me it's not good have my belt so loose now.

Any recs on a good belt? I'd prefer a ratcheting belt instead of the velcro. Preferably not too expensive because I work in a lumber yard right now (trying to transition into construction from office/corporate/sales jobs).

My EDC is currently a Sig P365, but because of their terrible PR last year, I don't feel "right" carrying a sig anymore and would like opinions on the SA Hellcat.

Lastly, I do plan to vote only for pro 2A candidates and appreciate the posts about bills being passed.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

are there any ranges in eastern PA open to the public, that allow you to rent an AR 15?

I want to try one and see if I like it but I don't think there are any places in New York where I can rent.

Not to new the area but I don’t know that many people who shoot. Would love to find people who shoot or who are in a club that can or would like to shoot as I know you need an invitation for clubs.

So me and the boys are looking to do some shooting while camping this MDW. Any good spots we can do some target shooting or recommendations for us to larp around and have a good time?

Looking for an FFL in montco or bucks to ship out a pistol I just sold. Anybody have a recommendation? Never shipped a pistol before

On 4/25 I went down to my local gun shop and traded my cheap Turkish shotgun for a camo 590. When I initially bought the turk gun the background check cleared within 1.5 weeks. For context I’m currently 20. I’ve been checking in every week regarding the status of my background check, still processing. Is this abnormal? I have a clean criminal record, never even been pulled over. I know they enacted laws making it harder for 18-20 YO’s to get guns, but this seems excessive.

Chris Dorr at the Pennsylvania Firearms Association sent this Primary Voter Guide along for our use.

https://action.pennsylvaniafirearmsassociation.org/r?u=O4NGZUNrtjhi1joDjuoJxIwX7qGkXSeCHrey1hZ2-T12xyrrMM6aTnWD6ZBaRcEHhv82lOaSWsN6oCN_Lc0vYEHcWm2GriTlR5ySEuaZ6oQ&e=19df87e7edd9ac817717f84a27788202&utm_source=pfa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20260516_voter_guide_d&n=5

The primary matters for gun owners across the Commonwealth.

Vote on Tuesday!

PA Guns,

It's not just the "Democrats" seeking to suppress and take away our rights as PA gun owners.

Spanberger just signed the AR-15 ban in Virginia. The NRA has filed a lawsuit, and Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ will soon follow with another lawsuit. Do we want to get to this point in PA?

Chris Dorr sent this communication along. If you are in these districts, look for additional communications from PFA, and get out and vote on May 19th!

From Chris:

The May 19 Republican Primary is almost here.

And Pennsylvania Firearms Association is already spending money to make sure gun owners know exactly who they’re voting for before they walk into the polling place.

Because let’s be honest...

Some of the biggest threats to the Second Amendment in Pennsylvania are not Democrats.

They’re weak Republicans who campaign like conservatives back home, then fold under pressure in Harrisburg.

That’s why PFA is hammering key Republican Primary races RIGHT NOW with digital ads and direct mail exposing anti-gun records and forcing candidates to answer hard questions before they get elected.

In Senate District 20, we’re exposing Lisa Baker’s anti-gun record to Republican voters before Election Day.

In House District 117, we’re exposing F-rated Bill Jones who’s running against A+ rated Jamie Walsh.

In Senate District 36, A+ rated Tom Jones voted HELL NO on every single Democrat gun-control bill in the House and signed the PFA survey while Jere Swarr refused to answer it.

And in House Districts 88 and 100, we’re making sure gun owners know exactly which candidates signed the survey 100% pro-gun... and which ones refused.

That’s pretty dang important because when a candidate refuses to answer the PFA survey, gun owners know why.

The political establishment wants quiet primaries.

They want Republican voters kept in the dark until AFTER the election.

PFA is making sure that does NOT happen.

But this takes money, and Election Day is closing in fast.

Every ad costs money.

Every mail piece costs money.

Every voter we reach costs money.

So I need your help right now to mobilize a massive gun-vote turnout and keep this program running full blast through May 19.

Please contribute $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can afford immediately to help PFA expose anti-gun Republicans and fight for real pro-gun leadership in Harrisburg.

im a ny resident with my ccw, if i were to apply for my pa non resident, will it be valid in philly ?

Hello. I live in the Horsham Area (Bucks County.) I am 18 and have a firearm in my possession that I know I can’t carry. Are there any gun ranges that you guys know will let me shoot at their range unsupervised and if so what’s the name? (Two in the immediate area said no, “Classic Pistol” & “Delaware Valley Sports Center”

Are FRT’s in Pa still legal? I’ve done a ton of research and I’m pretty sure they are. I want to know for sure before I buy a couple.

My father passed late last year and it's that time where my family is figuring out what to do with the guns. He had a bunch of long rifles and shotguns and from my understanding I dont need to register or do anything besides keep them in my possession. Where my worries come in are his pistols. He has a glock 21 and another newer looking pistol. What exactly am I required to do so I legally own them and can carry the pistols if I get my license to carry. There is no will just my grandma telling me what I can and can't have and I wanna go about the process the right way so that the government won't try to mess up my life because I want to take care of my dad's guns and protect my family. Im not a prohibited person, im not a felon or have any charges (let alone a parking ticket).

Has anyone seen that guy currently going viral on social media for open carrying in the Kensington section of Philadelphia? I’ve seen a few clips as I’m in the same area upon watching I’ve notice a few things wrong with this guy as he post videos of him screaming and yelling at the camera , provoking the police by walking by screaming and yelling with middle fingers up towards all while smoking a joint , this dude doesn’t seem to be in the right state of mind . I’m all for 2nd amendment right exercising and like to see people exercise and school police on the law but this guy doesn’t seem to be setting as a proper role model, he’s telling 18-19 years old in or fresh out of high school to open carry rifles and shotguns which I don’t think is right as ppl that young of age really don’t know how to control their emotions and don’t know de-escalation, I 100% feel like some people are not fit for firearm owner ship and which the process of obtaining firearms were a bit more strict in first class city’s or just in general like drug test inputs and psycho evaluations and maybe a training course like range hours or something as dangerous as Philadelphia is with the youth and gun violence just gonna cause more issues .

I noticed on the permit that for example if my height is 5 feet 10, on the permit it says 510. Is that normal?