Pennsylvania's Straw Purchase Prevention Education Program aims to reduce illegal firearm purchases by funding educational outreach. The program provides grants to not-for-profit organizations to inform the public about the dangers and illegality of straw purchases, prioritizing areas with high firearm violence. The law also establishes a dedicated fund and grants for enforcement and outreach efforts.
The program aims to educate the public about the illegal nature of straw purchases and reduce firearm violence by funding outreach initiatives.
A not-for-profit organization that is a national trade association representing the firearm industry, with at least 45 years of existence, develops the program.
Grants are prioritized for areas with the highest incidence of firearm violence in Pennsylvania counties.
The program is supported by a dedicated fund in the State Treasury, which receives appropriations from the General Assembly.