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CC in PA

JohnM15A

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OK, I know this is a OC forum but I have one little question. I live in VA and OC all the time there. I plan to travel to York in March and want to get a concealed carry permit from PA. I know that PA honors VA's permit but I would feel better with a PA permit. I have been checking out each county online and they all seem to require one to appear in person to either apply or pick up the permit.

Is there a county where I can apply and receive a permit without appearing in person?
 

JohnM15A

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This might help:

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf

However you should Google the PA circuit court and present the question to them. Any other answer might be wrong or an opinion. :) Search on Non resident permits. They indicate they will No Longer issue by mail.

Thanks, I guess this says it all: "It is simple to get a PA Non

"Resident Permit/License. Starting 3/31/11 PA will no longer issue by mail. You have to make a trip to PA to apply. If they do not issue it to you in your short visit they will mail you the permit/license when it is approved."
 

JustaShooter

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Looks like you found your answer, but something else to consider is that some counties will not issue to non-residents, and some that do issue to non-residents require your two references to be county residents. I'd recommend that you call ahead and check before showing up.
 

wittmeba

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At least they indicate you only need to make 1 initial trip - then they can mail if you can't get the process completed and need to move on.
 
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