Want to bring younger brother to PA Range - Any Legal Issues?

[Phoenix_III]

What is the law in PA regarding bringing a minor (14) to a range and having him shoot older brothers (21+) personal handguns? If no law, I know the range/rangemaster can say yes or no, but legally, is there a problem if the parent or guardian is there and directly supervising?

Would like to know before arriving at the range. The minor has basic handgun safety instruction (what switches do what, the big 4, etc).

Thank you.

 

[RoyG]

Can't answer about PA. Here in NC I've taken my son (when he was 14)to the range many times. Shot both my handguns and longguns. Only restiction is he had to shoot with me. On the good side once he turns 16 (he's 15 now)he can shot the longguns at the outdoor range in his own lane.

 

[SJG26]

O.K. with adult supervision........

§ 6110.1. Possession of firearm by minor.
(a) Firearm.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a person under 18 years of age shall not possess or transport a firearm anywhere in this Commonwealth.

(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person under 18 years of age:

who is under the supervision of a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or an adult acting with the expressed consent of the minor's custodial parent or legal guardian and the minor is engaged in lawful activity, including safety training, lawful target shooting, engaging in an organized competition involving the use of a firearm or the firearm is unloaded and the minor is transporting it for a lawful purpose; or
who is lawfully hunting or trapping in accordance with 34 Pa.C.S. (relating to game).

For you reading pleasure:
http://members.aol.com/DKM1/18.Cp.61.html

 

[geekWithA.45]

http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/StateLaws.aspx?ST=PA

It is unlawful to lend, give, or otherwise transfer a handgun unless exempted by law or by following the procedure previously described. Exempted is a person who receives the handgun and has a license to carry; or who is engaged in a Pennsylvania Game Commission or NRA hunter safety, firearm training, or competition program; or who is engaged in hunting or trapping. Also exempted is the loaning or giving of a handgun to another person who will remain within the transferor`s dwelling or place of business; a transfer to carry out a bequest or intestate succession; and a person under 18 who is under the direct supervision of a responsible person at least 21.

and

It is unlawful for a person under 18 to possess a handgun. This does not apply to a minor who is under the supervision of a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or adult acting with the consent of the minor`s custodial parent or legal guardian, when the minor is engaged in lawful activity including training, target shooting or competition, or the firearm is unloaded and the minor is transporting it for lawful purpose or a person under the age of 18 who is lawfully hunting or trapping in accordance with the Pennsylvania Game Code.

If you're the older brother, it sounds like you oughta get written parental permission to CYA. If you're someone else borrowing older brother's guns...I'd ask myself if that's a lawful transfer/loan.

 

[Phoenix_III]

Technically it is my roommate (21) and his younger brother. My local range. Should not be a problem, it's a small place and they should be okay once the kid proves responsible/they give the first time shooting info if they want to.

Thank you for the cites.

 

[Steve in PA]

Perfectly legal.