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    Firearms Forms

    The following forms are provided by the Pennsylvania State Police in agreement with the Uniform Firearms Act. Direct questions to the Firearms Records Unit at 717-783-5495.

    Forms Supplied by PSP - Only Upon Request

    Application/Record of Sale Form (SP4-113)

    This form will be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police and all requests for this form must be submitted in writing. Fax requests to 717-772-4249 or mail requests to:

    Firearms Records Unit
    Pennsylvania State Police
    1800 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Note: The pre-printed numbers on this form are assigned to your dealership. You can not loan copies to other dealers or duplicate this form. Please allow several weeks for processing your order. 

    Download: SP4-113 Instructions for dealers

    Information for Pennsylvania Firearm Purchasers & Basic Firearm Safety (SP4-135)

    The Firearms Safety Brochure will be provided by the Pennsylvania State Police. You can fax your requests to 717-772-4249 or mail requests to:

    Firearm Records Unit
    Pennsylvania State Police
    1800 Elmerton Avenue
    Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Please allow several weeks for processing your order.

    Download: SP4-135 Example

    Forms to be Reproduced by Dealer

    Surcharge Remittance Form (SP4-134)

    This form may be duplicated as needed. The most current version of this form is available for download above. All previous versions shall be destroyed.

    In agreement with 18 PA C.S. § 6111, this form shall be submitted within 14 days of a sale, transfer, or instantaneous records check. The licensee/sheriff shall enter the date span in the designated space on the form, e.g., 01/01/24 to 01/14/24. The form shall include all sales, transfers, or instantaneous record checks made during that time period, e.g., from 01/01/24 to 01/14/24.

    If you have a date span that includes more than one calendar year, you must submit a separate form for each calendar year. Never list a date span that includes more than one year.

    Surcharge Remittance Continuation Form (SP4-134A)

    NOTE: To maximize space for handwritten entries, select 'Actual Size' under Page Sizing & Handling in the print window.

    This form may be duplicated as needed. The most current version of this form is available for download above. All previous versions shall be destroyed.

    SP4-134 and SP4-134A Instructions for dealers

    Pennsylvania Instant Check System Challenge Form (SP4-197)

    This form may be duplicated, however, all four (4) pages of this form must be submitted for a challenge to be accepted as complete. The most current version of this form is available for download above. All previous versions shall be destroyed.