How to Get a Permit to Carry a Concealed Weapon in Pennsylvania
You need a permit or a license to carry a concealed gun in Pennsylvania; carrying one without a permit is a third-degree felony. In Pennsylvania, the license to carry will not automatically give you the right to purchase a weapon-you still must go through a background check to purchase a gun. To get a permit, you must be 21 years old and not have been convicted of a felony.
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Recent photo
- Names, addresses, phone numbers of two references
- Copy of driver's license or state-issued ID
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Fill out a concealed carry application. To get this application, go to your local sheriff's department. Some counties require you to appear in person to fill out the application, while others will allow you to do it via mail. Check with your county for instructions.
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Provide two references, including their names, addresses and phone numbers. You will also need a recent photo. Some counties require a passport-like photograph. Check with your county for further information. In addition, if you're not a resident of Pennsylvania, you will need a non-resident permit.
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Pay a $19 processing fee. The permit is good for five years.
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Check for places where you can't carry a concealed gun in Pennsylvania, even with a permit. These places include courthouses and schools. For more information, please see Pennsylvania's legislative home page.
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thanx Daniel
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The fee is now $20 as of May 11, 2011.
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Yeah, Ron is trying to tell me that you need the signatures of three police officers to get a CPL, which is bullshit. If that were the case, nobody would have them because not many people personally know three police officers.
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Well, MM.. In washington the "law" says nothing about any signature, BUT, when you to apply for your CPL in the state, it goes to the CLEO (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) To be signed..
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Here you go, @[1379090683:2048:Ron Soppeck] It says NOTHING about requiring the signatures of any police officers. It only says you need two references, which could be anybody and they HAVE to approve it within 45 days unless the person processing the application can prove that giving you a permit would be against the law.
