Firearms purchase denials in Pennsylvania rise to 3,833 in Q2 2026
State police logged 3,833 denials April–June 2026, up from 3,444 in the same quarter a year earlier.
The Pennsylvania State Police reported 3,833 firearms purchase denials during the second quarter of 2026, an increase from the 3,444 denials recorded during the same period in 2025.
State police conducted 239,047 checks through the Pennsylvania Instant Check System during the three-month period, according to data released Thursday.