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Reciprocity Guidelines for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a Shall Issue state that honors resident and non-resident permits issued by the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. For Arizona, Florida, Mississippi, Utah and Virginia, only resident permits are […]
Applying for a Permit in Pennsylvania
Note: PA State Rep. Mark Keller initiated a Firearms Seminar in the 86th District and invited Attorneys and Local Sheriffs to discuss the laws concerning carrying of firearms in the state of Pennsylvania. The seminar took over an hour but was worth the watch. The Superior Court of Pennsylvania rules that the residents of the […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
It is also simple to obtain a non-resident carry permit in Pennsylvania. Beginning March 31, 2011, the state no longer issues permits through mail. Individuals will need to travel to Pennsylvania to claim their permits. The following are the requirements when applying for a non-resident permit: a. Completed application form with signature b. A copy […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Note: The state of Philadelphia had established an ordinance to prohibit firearms in city parks. Until the court approves the ordinance, individuals must not carry their firearms in Philadelphia City Parks. Title 18, Section 913. Possession of firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility. ”Offense” is defined as an act of: a. possessing a […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
“No Firearm” signs in Pennsylvania do not have the force of the law, except if they are posted in areas that are listed under off limits in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section. If the property owner asks you to leave the premises, you must do so even if the property is not posted. Police officers […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Individuals are not required to immediately inform police officers on contact whenever carrying. Title 18 Part I. Article G. Chapter 61. Subchapter A. § 6122. Proof of License and Exception. Whenever carrying, individuals should display their carry permits when asked by a law enforcement officer to do so. Failure to present the permit shall be […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas is allowed in the state of Pennsylvania, but carry permit should always be brought.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Pennsylvania Permit
Carry permits in Pennsylvania are issued to allow individuals to carry their firearms in their person or vehicle within the state. Possession of a firearm without a carry permit shall be considered as third degree felony. An individual who has a valid permit but fails to carry such when carrying a firearm and has not […]
Open Carry Laws for Pennsylvania
Open carry is legal in the state of Pennsylvania, but the off limits places mentioned in the “Carry Permit Limitations” section apply to open carriers as well. To know more about open carrying in a vehicle, check the “Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Pennsylvania Permit” section above. Stata and local officials […]