Curmudgeon
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As of very recently PA only honors a Florida permit for Florida residents.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf
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Ccw denied because of driving history?
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As of very recently PA only honors a Florida permit for Florida residents.
http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf
Slidell Jim
Regular Member
well I call that barrel-blocked.
and the same reason I had to get my La CC permission slip when more prudent to carry CC in La.
Tactical9mm
Regular Member
If I understand this correctly, you are a Pennsylvania resident that wishes to carry in your home State by using a non-resident permit/license from a State that has reciprocity with Pennsylvania (without possessing a valid in-State resident permit)?
I think in these times, this is frowned upon, let alone the legality of it. I would strongly recommend checking to see if Pennsylvania allows this, before you proceed any further. Most States that I'm familiar with have stipulated reciprocity is for RESIDENTS only. Non-residents are SOL (unless you have a non-resident permit directly with the State that you will be carrying in, of course).
Using Maine as an example, http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html
clearly indicates "Maine has reciprocal agreements with the following States for resident concealed handgun permits".
New Hampshire is also the same; our reciprocity is for RESIDENTS of reciprocity States only.
If Pennsylvania allows non-resident reciprocity then this door MIGHT be open to you. I would doubt that it is, however.
Before carrying in your State, you should always know (and follow) any applicable laws. This thread suggests that you did not, and violated law(s) that could have turned you into a felon if caught.
Not smart. Worrisome.
Additionally, your quoted comment that I replied to would suggest that you already submitted your Maine non-resident application along with the fee? How did you answer the question in the non-resident application about refusals in any other jurisdictions?
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Curmudgeon
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Tactical9mm, although you raise an interesting point the PA statutes are quite clear on this. Our new 2A-unfriendly AG is attempting to change this, but as of today a PA resident is OK to CC with a non-res permit from another state. One exception is Florida. Maine is good.
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Tactical9mm
Regular Member
Curmudgeon, thank you for putting that subject to bed for me. We had a recent thread in the New Hampshire section of this board that touched on the topic.
I think what is ultimately driving that bus is that the States want money (What else is new, right?). Doing it like they do with the non-resident reciprocity thing insures they get a share of the take, and doesn't allow for freebies.
Doesn't seem fair to Pennsylvania, though. A New Hampshire non-resident pistol license can CC in Pennsylvania, but not vice-versa in New Hampshire (or Maine, apparently).
I think what is ultimately driving that bus is that the States want money (What else is new, right?). Doing it like they do with the non-resident reciprocity thing insures they get a share of the take, and doesn't allow for freebies.
Doesn't seem fair to Pennsylvania, though. A New Hampshire non-resident pistol license can CC in Pennsylvania, but not vice-versa in New Hampshire (or Maine, apparently).
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I answered honestly. Said I was denied due to driving with a suspended licence in 2009.
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Tactical9mm
Regular Member
I wish you success, sir. Keep us updated on your progress.
Jared
Regular Member
First off, it's not a "loophole", it's the plain reading of the law and members of Harrisburg have tried to "close this loophole" and it's never become law.
Secondly, in PA, you need a license to carry from any state to conceal or OPEN carry in a vehicle.
Please consider getting your facts straight...