Originally Posted by moose
Hey guys,
I know PA and FL have reciprocity. My question is: Does my FL non-resident work the same way a PA LTCF works?
Important, please note:
For those carrying in PA on another state's Non-Resident permit who do NOT have a PA LTCF (Resident or Non-Resident)
There IS one area where there is a difference between:
carrying in PA on a PA LTCF (resident or non-resident)
vs.
carrying in PA on a FL CWP, UTAH CFP or ANY Non-Resident permit ...
School Zones (K thru 12).
You must have a permit _issued by the state in which the school is located_ for certain Federal or State exemptions to the GFSZA (Gun Free School Zone Act). This would apply whether you were in a vehicle or on foot on school property of a K thru 12 school.
States (or the local municipality in the absence of statewide preemption) may offer their own "enhancements" to the GFSZA.
For example: I am from PA and have a second home in Virginia.
I have a VA Non-Resident permit in my "collection".
I can have a concealed firearm on my person or in my vehicle while in the traffic circle / drop off area or similar of a school in Virginia - I simply cannot exit the vehicle armed.
In areas where permits can be issued by local officials rather than the state, these also qualify for the exemption (county sheriff, chief of police, selectman / alderman / councilman).
You may wish to reference the following:
Opinion letter from ATF confirming the above
http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/batf_school_zone.pdf
also the 1996 version of the Gun Free School Zone Act
(be mindful if you search via Google or similar simply using the name of the Act, the original 1990 version was struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional so check the date of the text / webpage)
18 USC 922 (q) (B) (ii)
... hope this is useful ...