Governor Wolf signs tougher rules for guns in domestic violence cases

Saturday, October 13, 2018
A new law in Pennsylvania requires those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes to hand over their guns within 24 hours.

The law also extends to anyone subject to protective orders.
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Firearms must be relinquished to police, a lawyer or a gun dealer.

Previously, guns could be given to a family member within 60 days.

Governor Tom Wolf signed off on the new legislation Friday.

It goes into effect in six months.
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