READ FIRST: Where you CAN and CANNOT Carry weapons in the State of Pennsylvania

[knight0334]

Originally Posted by RickySinatra

I have a serious question for anyone that can help. I am a manager of a cell phone store, It seems like i'm gettin all different answers. One of my friends who is a Philly Cop tells me I can't carry in my store, and someone else I know who knows most PA gunlaws tells me I can carry in the store with owners consent. Since I dont have my license YET. Can I carry my weapon on me in my workplace?


(a) Offense defined.--Any person who carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and lawfully issued license under this chapter commits a felony of the third degree.
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Laymans terms please!
The bold is why I am confused.

Thank you

You may so carry there, even without a license. So long as you have your employer's blessing within the confines of the establishment - you're legal. You may tell the officer to go pound salt because it is indeed legal.

Now you better make sure its unloaded going to/from that place of work and home if you dont have a license.

18 Pa.C.S. § 6106: Firearms not to be carried without a license


(b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to:

(8) Any person while carrying a firearm which is not loaded and is in a secure wrapper from the place of purchase to his home or place of business, or to a place of repair, sale or appraisal or back to his home or place of business, or in moving from one place of abode or business to another or from his home to a vacation or recreational home or dwelling or back, or to recover stolen property under section 6111.1(b)(4) (relating to Pennsylvania State Police), or to a place of instruction intended to teach the safe handling, use or maintenance of firearms or back or to a location to which the person has been directed to relinquish firearms under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108 (relating to relief) or back upon return of the relinquished firearm or to a licensed dealer's place of business for relinquishment pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S § 6108.2 (relating to relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful transfer or safekeeping) or back upon return of the relinquished firearm or to a location for safekeeping pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. § 6108.3 (relating to relinquishment to third party for safekeeping) or back upon return of the relinquished firearm.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by knight0334

Now you better make sure its unloaded going to/from that place of work and home if you dont have a license.

And make sure your trips are directly to and directly from home/work. If you make other stops while transporting the firearm without a LTCF, you are outside of the exemption. As silly as it sounds, there have been people charged for doing this, and Philadelphia is one of the last places I'd expect a technicality like this to be overlooked.

[knight0334]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

And make sure your trips are directly to and directly from home/work. If you make other stops while transporting the firearm without a LTCF, you are outside of the exemption. As silly as it sounds, there have been people charged for doing this, and Philadelphia is one of the last places I'd expect a technicality like this to be overlooked.

Yeah... do as gnbrotz says here too.. straight to/from home and work with the gun.

[RickySinatra]

Sounds good, Thanks for your help. I will make sure I do all of that.
Thanks again.

[Dexter]

Did I read this right? You CANNOT carry a loaded weapon in your car, even if licensed? I know many who have been pulled over for traffic violations and immediately handed over license, reg, ins, and CCW and made the officer aware they were carrying....with no repercussions. Could you please clarify?

[LittleRedToyota]

Originally Posted by Dexter

Did I read this right? You CANNOT carry a loaded weapon in your car, even if licensed? I know many who have been pulled over for traffic violations and immediately handed over license, reg, ins, and CCW and made the officer aware they were carrying....with no repercussions. Could you please clarify?

you cannot carry a loaded *long gun* in your car.

if you have an LTCF...or permit/license from any state...you can carry a loaded pistol in your car.

[TXDMERC73]

I am confused about the part CC in state parks since its govt property u stated cant carry near dams thats state park property, i go fishing in state parks am i still allowed ot CC?

[knight0334]

Originally Posted by TXDMERC73

I am confused about the part CC in state parks since its govt property u stated cant carry near dams thats state park property, i go fishing in state parks am i still allowed ot CC?

State parks are legal to CC with a LTCF. However, there are parts of some state parks that are still controlled by the Army Corp of Engineers which would be off-limits; like a dam(the structure itself), retaining walls, spillways, etc.

So long as you aren't in/on the ACoE controlled areas you should be ok. Not all state parks have ACoE involvement. There are some where the ACoE did build the area, but turned it over to state or county domain.

[TXDMERC73]

Originally Posted by knight0334

State parks are legal to CC with a LTCF. However, there are parts of some state parks that are still controlled by the Army Corp of Engineers which would be off-limits; like a dam(the structure itself), retaining walls, spillways, etc.

So long as you aren't in/on the ACoE controlled areas you should be ok. Not all state parks have ACoE involvement. There are some where the ACoE did build the area, but turned it over to state or county domain.

ok thanks i was sweating bullets when i was CC and a fish and boat commision officer was driving his pick up near me. now i dont have to worry about it thanks!

[musclebound]

I have a question about carrying on my college campus. I read most of this thread and earlier it was states that since they are private property it's not against the law to carry on them, but i might risk the chance of expulsion. Is there any difference with a state university. I'm moving to State college fall semester and I want to make sure i'm totally legal.