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Blog: Weapons Offense

  • Can You Get Jail Time For Carrying A Gun Without A Permit In Pennsylvania?

    Dec 15, 2025

    Yes, you can face jail time for carrying a gun without a permit in Pennsylvania. However, the outcome depends on key details, including where you carried, how you carried, and whether you could have qualified for a license to carry in the first place. Pennsylvania law draws a hard line between simply owning a firearm and carrying it in certain ways. As a result, people often get charged even when they did not intend t...
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  • Caught With a Firearm During a Traffic Stop in PA? Here’s What Happens Next

    Jul 18, 2025

    If you're stopped by police in Pennsylvania and they discover a firearm (legal or not), what happens next could lead to felony charges, jail time, and the loss of your gun rights. Here’s what you need to know now. Why Gun Charges Often Start with a Traffic Stop in Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, many gun-related arrests don’t begin with a weapons investigation. They often start with something as simple as a broken taillight, a missed tur...
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