Thinking about carrying a firearm in Pennsylvania? Do you know the laws that could turn a simple mistake into a felony charge?
In this episode of Now We Defend, former prosecutors turned defense attorneys T.L. Kearney, IV, Timothy Long, and Justin Baran break down Pennsylvania gun laws, concealed carry permits, firearm possession rules, self-defense considerations, and the legal pitfalls that catch responsible gun owners off guard every day.
Topics covered include:
✅ Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry in Pennsylvania
✅ How to Get a Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit
✅ Firearm Without a License Charges
✅ When a Gun Charge Becomes a Felony
✅ Firearms and DUI Cases
✅ Medical Marijuana Cards and Gun Ownership
✅ Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders and Firearm Rights
✅ Mental Health Commitments and Firearm Disabilities
✅ Common Mistakes on Firearm Purchase Forms
✅ Long Gun Transportation Laws
✅ Gun Rights Restoration Issues
✅ Reciprocity and Carrying Across State Lines
✅ Knives, Switchblades, and Pennsylvania Weapons Laws
The attorneys also discuss real-world cases where individuals faced serious criminal consequences simply because they misunderstood Pennsylvania’s firearm laws, failed to obtain a carry permit, or checked the wrong box on a firearm purchase application.
Whether you’re a gun owner, hunter, concealed carry permit holder, or simply want to better understand your constitutional rights, this episode provides practical legal insight from attorneys who have handled these cases from both sides of the courtroom.
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