i ordered some things from an auto parts website, and looked up prices on some other items which ended up being out of my budget.
I paid for the things i could afford, and they shipped my order the same day. when i recieved the packages (which was odd because everything would have fit in one...
i have an 870 express magnum with the 26in barrell, i have shot trap with it (singles only) and it works pretty well. for doubles i would not recommend it.
so, just to sum up all these posts in here:
PA will not issue you a non-resident CCW unless you have a permit from your home state.
If you already have a non-resident CCW permit from another state that is accepted in PA (ie: utah, va, florida), you can legally carry concealed in PA with that...
the more lead flyin', the better the chance of a hit!
i work in PG, some of the areas i drive through are the kind of place where you don't actually stop at the stop signs. you just slow down enough to see if any cops can see you, then haul ass.
definate yes on the bore snake. i have to wrap the pull cord around my hand, otherwise i can't pull it through without losing my grip.
i did notice that the brushes do fit rather loose in my .22, but other sizes are much more of a snug fit.
you have to go to msp or an ffl to do a regulated firearm transfer. as for the rest of your question, yes they are checking if you are legal to own a firearm, and yes they most likely will link that firearm to you.