Are pellet guns legal in Pittsburgh, PA?
In Pennsylvania, the sale and use of air guns or pellet guns are governed by state law. In order to purchase a pellet gun in Pennsylvania, you need to be at least 18 years of age or older. It is legal for you to have one given to you by a parent or guardian if you are under 18. You should be aware of the specifics of the PA Uniform Firearms Act regarding pellet or air guns. It states in part: (1) It shall be unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to carry any air rifle on the highways or public lands unless accompanied by an adult, except that a person under 18 years of age may carry such Rifle unloaded in a suitable case or securely wrapped. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any air rifle from or across any highway or public land or any public place, except on a properly constructed target range. There are a couple of exceptions: (1) Nothing in this section shall make it unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to have in his possession any air rifle, if
