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Originally Posted by knight0334
Actually, the Sheriff is required to do a "character" check on you(see hi-lited text below). And to do that, the Sheriff/Deputy would have to speak to character witnesses, which would be your references. ...so it IS a requirement.
§6109. Licenses.
(d) Sheriff to conduct investigation.-The sheriff to whom the application is made shall investigate the applicant's record of criminal convictions, shall investigate whether or not the applicant is under indictment for or has ever been convicted of a crime punishable by impris*onment exceeding one year, shall investigate whether the applicant's character and reputation are such that the applicant will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety and shall investigate whether the applicant would be precluded from receiving a license under subsection (e)(1) or section 6105(h) (relating to persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control, sell or transfer firearms) and shall conduct a criminal background, juvenile delin*quency or mental health check following the procedures set forth in section 6111 (relating to firearm ownership).
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Sorry, earlier I was a little heated when I read about this guy's problem.
But still, if you are new to a county and know no one, you are effectively shut down from getting your license to carry. That doesn't seem right. Also, yes, I have some 'character witnesses' but maybe I don't want people knowing I carry.