Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 33.117 - Pennsylvania license to sell firearms(a) The Pennsylvania license to sell firearms form shall be uniform throughout this Commonwealth and shall be on a form prescribed by the State Police. The license shall be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in dimension, on plain white paper. The license shall be granted to reputable applicants by the issuing authority. The Pennsylvania license to sell firearms is required for any person engaged in the business of selling or transferring firearms as defined in section 6113(d) of the act (relating to licensing of dealers).(b) The Pennsylvania license to sell firearms shall be either typewritten, computer generated or printed in blue or black ink with a ballpoint pen in three counterparts. Copies shall contain legible impressions. It is the responsibility of the issuing authority to ensure the form is accurately completed as indicated in the block instructions, and that the State Police Firearm Unit is contacted, at (717) 783-5495, to obtain a specific license number for the form. The issuing authority shall use only the license prescribed by the State Police.(c) The original shall be delivered to the licensee to be displayed as prescribed by the act and is valid for 3 years from date of issue. The first copy shall be transmitted by the issuing authority within 7 business days by first class mail to the Pennsylvania State Police, Attention: Firearm Unit, 1800 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110. The issuing authority shall retain the second copy for 6 years.The provisions of this §33.117 adopted February 23, 2001, effective 2/24/2001, 31 Pa.B. 1145.