I am a VA resident and CCW holder, but OC very often.
I know only that PA has CCW and firearms preemption, much to the dismay of PHL.
I have recognition of my permit as a VA resident according to NRA-ILA.
Any other noteworthy differences or oddities I might wish to be aware of?
Thanks!
Specific ? - From ILA - unlawful to possess in public streets or public property in PHL unless the person carrying is licensed to carry firearm - Wot? Am I good then with a reciprocated VA CCW? It seems so.
Say I want a non-resident permit, I may apply to any county sheriff. Sounds easy enuf.
from PA open carry.org
Open Carry - Yes, It's Legal
In Pennsylvania, persons 18 years of age and older whom are not prohibited by law from owning firearms may openly carry a handgun in plain sight with no license except in vehicles*, cities of the first class** (Philadelphia) and where prohibited specifically by statute.
Ref.: Title 18, ch.61, Subchapter A. Uniform Firearms Act & Commonwealth v. Ortiz
* Open carry in a vehicle requires a valid PA License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) or a carry license from ANY other state. Ref: Title 18 §6106
** Open carry in a city of the first class requires a valid PA LTCF or a carry license from a reciprocal state. Ref: Title 18 §6108, Title 18 §6106
I know only that PA has CCW and firearms preemption, much to the dismay of PHL.
I have recognition of my permit as a VA resident according to NRA-ILA.
Any other noteworthy differences or oddities I might wish to be aware of?
Thanks!
Specific ? - From ILA - unlawful to possess in public streets or public property in PHL unless the person carrying is licensed to carry firearm - Wot? Am I good then with a reciprocated VA CCW? It seems so.
Say I want a non-resident permit, I may apply to any county sheriff. Sounds easy enuf.
from PA open carry.org
Open Carry - Yes, It's Legal
In Pennsylvania, persons 18 years of age and older whom are not prohibited by law from owning firearms may openly carry a handgun in plain sight with no license except in vehicles*, cities of the first class** (Philadelphia) and where prohibited specifically by statute.
Ref.: Title 18, ch.61, Subchapter A. Uniform Firearms Act & Commonwealth v. Ortiz
* Open carry in a vehicle requires a valid PA License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) or a carry license from ANY other state. Ref: Title 18 §6106
** Open carry in a city of the first class requires a valid PA LTCF or a carry license from a reciprocal state. Ref: Title 18 §6108, Title 18 §6106
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