Pennsylvania Gun Laws 2026

CARRY

Constitutional CarryNO — Permit required

CCW Permit Name—

Open CarryVaries — check local laws

Waiting PeriodNone

Private Sale BGCNot required

RESTRICTIONS

Magazine LimitNone

Assault Weapon BanNone

SuppressorsLegal (NFA rules apply)

Red Flag LawYes (ERPO)

RECIPROCITY

Your PA permit is honored in 30 states:

AK AL AR AZ CO FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA MI MO MS MT NC ND NH OH OK SD TN TX UT VA WI WV WY

Source: handgunlaw.us, last updated 9/5/2026. Only residents of honored states; Idaho enhanced, North Dakota Class 1, and Utah and West Virginia regular permits only; carrier must be 21 or older.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED — PENNSYLVANIA GUN LAWS

Do I need a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania?+

Yes. Pennsylvania requires a concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun.

What is the magazine capacity limit in Pennsylvania?+

There is no magazine capacity limit in Pennsylvania.

Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Pennsylvania?+

Pennsylvania does not have a state waiting period on firearm purchases.

Are assault weapons banned in Pennsylvania?+

Pennsylvania does not have a state-level assault weapons ban.

Does Pennsylvania have a red flag law?+

Yes. Pennsylvania has an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk.

Pennsylvania gun laws 2026