Over 4,000 denied when trying to purchase firearms in Pennsylvania: PSP report

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced that over 4,000 people were denied when trying to purchase a firearm during the first quarter of 2026. The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of cities of the first class, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s [...]