Concealed carry permit in PA
03-14-2007, 08:05 PM
#11
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Treasure Lake DuBois,Pa.
Posts: 1,571
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
I've had a concealed carry permit for over 25 years. And I ALWAYS have my Baretta 9mm FC in my truck or on in my belt.
It's a right and a privlidge.
My wife also has a permit and carries Taurus 910 9mm in the van.
It's a right and a privlidge.
My wife also has a permit and carries Taurus 910 9mm in the van.
03-14-2007, 08:18 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Sackets Harbor, New York
Posts: 2,509
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
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.
03-14-2007, 09:20 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western PA
Posts: 1,356
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
i work for the sheriffs dept and issue permits. It seems all i get done doing is running background checks seems i spend everyday all day on the phone. The process is pretty easy and straight forward and I think i've only ever got one denial. Usually takes about a Month for the permit to be ready to be picked up.
03-14-2007, 09:23 PM
#14
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
ORIGINAL: chr103yod
I just got my concealed carry permit last week and I just wanted to let people know how easy it was. They run a backround check, ask for two personal references and that's it. Once all the paperwork comes back you're done. I got mine mostly for when I go fishing, it's also nice when you go to the range you don't have to worry about your gun being locked and seperated from your ammo. As a PA resident it's your legal right so go out and get one. The more responsible gun owners that have concealed carry permits the better. I pray I'll never have to use my gun for self defense, but it's sure nice to know I have the option.
I just got my concealed carry permit last week and I just wanted to let people know how easy it was. They run a backround check, ask for two personal references and that's it. Once all the paperwork comes back you're done. I got mine mostly for when I go fishing, it's also nice when you go to the range you don't have to worry about your gun being locked and seperated from your ammo. As a PA resident it's your legal right so go out and get one. The more responsible gun owners that have concealed carry permits the better. I pray I'll never have to use my gun for self defense, but it's sure nice to know I have the option.
This law don't make sense. You get a background check and are all clear of crimes. Yet,they PGC don't trust you to have a spotlight and a loaded weapon with a concealed permit at the same time.. This is to funny..
03-15-2007, 08:21 AM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PA
Posts: 522
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
Actually, the prohibition against carrying while engaged in any activity covered by the Game Code titles, was placed in there with the cooperation of the PGC (whether they'll admit it or not).It was included in the "language" when the new concealed carry regs were enacted several years ago, to specifically prohibit carry while engaged in certainhunting activities.
Some of uslobbied long and hard to ditch those restrictions, since it was my feeling that if they trusted us to be out in public with a concealed weapon, then could darn well trust us to be spotlighting or bow hunting with the same, self defense weapon.
The changes went into effect some time ago. Anyone holding a License To Carry (and LE officers), can now be in possession of a concealed handgun while engaged in any activity covered under the Game Code. That includes spotlighting,archery hunting, etc.
Some of uslobbied long and hard to ditch those restrictions, since it was my feeling that if they trusted us to be out in public with a concealed weapon, then could darn well trust us to be spotlighting or bow hunting with the same, self defense weapon.
The changes went into effect some time ago. Anyone holding a License To Carry (and LE officers), can now be in possession of a concealed handgun while engaged in any activity covered under the Game Code. That includes spotlighting,archery hunting, etc.
03-15-2007, 09:46 AM
#20
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Saylorsburg PA. USA
Posts: 252
RE: Concealed carry permit in PA
ORIGINAL: Sniper151
Just a heads up on concealment permits in Pa. There are a few counties inwhich you may not carry a loaded, concealed firearm, even with the permit.
Just a heads up on concealment permits in Pa. There are a few counties inwhich you may not carry a loaded, concealed firearm, even with the permit.
I don't know about counties but I'm pretty sure this is the way it works for Philadelphia! I could be mistaken but that is what somebody told me!!