If you pass the background phase and all else is in order (they also check for proper residency), takes about three to four weeks and your license is issued in PA. You must show up in person for the application and to pick up the license. There are various acceptable reasons for applying for a License To Carry,including hunting and fishing. In my county it doesn't matter what reasonyou put on your application, 'cause our Sheriff puts Self Defense on the license anyway. He's a pip.

PA became a "shall issue" state some time ago, essentially meaning theyshall issue you a concealed weapons license if you pass the background checks. NY is not a "shall issue" state, meaning one must jump through all sorts of hoops, real and imagined, in order to carry concealed. NY is not and neverhas been firearms-friendly. Doubt it ever will be. I hunt within a half mile of the NY border, but can't cross it while in possession of a handgun that I've been licensed to carry in PA for years.