Pennsylvania requirements for a gun purchase (long gun, shotgun, handgun):
* Pay cash or plastic.
* Take your new toy home.
Pennsylvania requirements for a license to carry (concealed, or in a vehicle):
* Fill out a one-page application at your County Sheriff's office.
* Pay $20.00.
* Get your license. Some places issue on-the-spot, some take a little longer (45-day maximum allowed).
Pennsylvania requirements for a license to carry openly:
* Doesn't exist. No license is required for open carry (except in Philadelphia).
Safety training requirements? None.
Hands-on training requirements? None.
Doctor's certification? None.
Letters of recommendation? None.
Fingerprint requirements? None.
And, at last count, over 1,044,632 people have Pennsylvania licenses (roughly 10.9% of the adult population).