Stupid Pennsylvania

[Bondhead88]

“The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of
themselves and the State shall not be questioned.” Article
1, Section 21.

I am in PA today and while here I was going to apply for my non-res. I called ahead to the Sheriff's office to check and see what the hours were to apply for the permit.

The lady gave me the hours, she then said on top of the application "This" sheriff wants a letter explaining why I needed to carry in his county, two references (not relatives) and $25 instead of the $19 fee, I guess they don't read their own constitution in their state.

I just said forget it your state already recognizes my states permit.

When I got into town I asked my friend if their sheriff was a democrat. He laughed and said Yes and why do you ask? I told him and then I just said I was going to be in PA again next week.

I think I;ll check and see if that sheriff is a Republican (not a republicrat) If so I should have an easier time.

 

[Bill of Rights]

IIRC, all out of state PA permits are done from Centre County.

Centre

(Sheriff) Denny Nau
213 E High Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823 Phone: 814-355-6803
Fax: 814-355-8695
dbnau@co.centre.pa.us


ETA: Apparently this is not true, or at least it's not true now.

PSP

Blessings,
Bill

 

[brotherbill3]

“The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of
themselves and the State shall not be questioned.” Article
1, Section 21.
...
The lady gave me the hours, she then said on top of the application "This" sheriff wants a letter explaining why I needed to carry in his county, two references (not relatives) and $25 instead of the $19 fee, I guess they don't read their own constitution in their state.
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I grew up in PA, and this part of the constitution I always liked ...

That said - was this possibly an older lady or a more 'URBAN' county? (i.e. Pittsburgh or Philadelphia?) ...

1. Pa permits used to be a 'may' issue for THE COUNTY ONLY ... I had nothing to carry and no money for it, but I wanted it when I turned 21 ... soon after that - they changed to state permits and shall issue ... (and have 'no-local law' thing that the two big cities always try to sneak stuff past).

2. if it was more urban area ...well I just covered that - they are very 'anti 2A' ...

I think Bill-of-Rights had the correct path ... from what I've heard if you WRITE to Centre County Sheriff and send your application / fees etc. you have a few week and you get your permit.

Good Luck.

 

[cosermann]

Why would you bother with a PA non-res when your IN LTCH is already recognized?

Just wondering. Call me curious.

 

[Soundslikejosh]

Get it through Centre County... Denny is very PRO-2A and his staff are helpful. Any questions, just call them up. It is easier and quick, much faster than IN. At least it was a year ago. Good luck.

 

[Bondhead88]

It gives you WV. And I always try and get everyone I can. I am a little OCD. In fact I am so OCD I have to spell it CDO so it's alphabetical!

 

[cosermann]

Ok, that makes sense, I suppose. Have you done a cost analysis against the UT or FL non-res? You get more than just WV with either of those.

 

[IDCC]

Centre County Government: Sheriff: License to Carry Firearm Application