Open a PDF directly, without it downloading

I would desperately like my MBP to automatically open a PDF without it needing to be downloaded and then me needing to click on it to open it. I've searched forums (Apple and other) and can't find any coherent instruction and can't believe it's been this difficult.
I can't tell if it's a security setting or an Adobe Reader issue or some other setting.
Running on OS X 10.9.5
Thanks.

I prefer to open in Preview. But if I can have it not open in Adobe Reader, I'll at least settle for opening it in Safari (even though it's not my main web browser and therefore opens a new window; at least it opens the document immediately). I've tried making Preview my default reader, and it's been unsuccessful. I even removed Adobe Reader from my computer; and when I clicked a pdf link, I was told I couldn't open it cuz I didn't have Adobe Reader.
When I clicked on your link, the pdf downloaded to my Download folder. Of course, I get the icon to the pdf in my bottom nav bar, but I have to click on it to open it. And it opens in Adobe Reader right now.
If I never wanted to use Adobe Reader again, what is the most foolproof way to remove it and any trace of it from my computer?
Thanks for your input.
(I hate to say it, but I never had this many problems with pdf viewing and Adobe Reader on a PC. Is it Mac or is it Me?)

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