During a recent discussion with a friend, the question arose:

"Is it legal to carry a concealed hangun with a valid CCW permit into a place of business that serves alcohol (Bar, liquer store) in the state of Pennsylvania?"

After doing much research, I was unable to find the answer to this question.

I have visited www.packing.org as well as many other sites, and have read the laws concering firearms:

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
CRIMES AND OFFENSES (TITLE 18) - Chapter 61 - Sub Chapter A - Uniform Firearms Act
http://members.aol.com/StatutesP2/18.Cp.61A.html

I have not found any evidence to prove or disprove that firearms are illegal in bars.

Any insite or links that answer this question is greatly apreciated.

Thank You in advance,

-BJ


**Note**
This post is not to question whether it is a "good idea" to carry a firearm into a bar, but about strict legality.

Schools,Churches and Courthouses are the only places Illegal to carry. It is not recomended to carry in Bars,Banks ect.

Yeah, The only 2 places I have read that are totally off-limits are courthouses and school properties.

I have had a PA CCWP for 23 years now. Unless they have changed the law, you may not carry in a class #1 city either. To the best of my knowledge, Philadelphia is the only city that this applies to.

I admit to not keeping up with any regulation changes though. I know as much today about it as I did when I first got my permit in 1981.

Yeah, it tough to find an answer. I think I'm going to have to contact the local sheriff to see for sure.

I will probably do this on monday and post my results. Until then, keep the input commin guys.