Re: moving up in a few weeks
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Originally Posted by
tmountjr
I'm assuming that PA residents have to get their permits from the county they reside in?
Yes
Note: PA has a LTCF (License to Carry Firearms). It allows you to do quite a few things than just carry concealed.
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Originally Posted by Pa. Patriot
Pa issues a "License to Carry Firearms".
An LTCF allows you to
1) CC outside your abode or fixed place of biz (IE: public) Statewide minus the prohibited places. (Ref: 18Pa.C.S.§6106)
2) carry a firearm (OC or CC) during a Pa. declared state of emergency. (Ref: 18Pa.C.S.§6107)
3) Carry OC or CC in a vehicle (Ref: 18Pa.C.S.§6106)
4) Carry OC on public streets of Philadelphia. (Ref: 18Pa.C.S.§6108)
5) Allows a person to loan you a handgun (Ref: 18Pa.C.S.§6115)
6) Exempts you from the prohibition of carrying in State Parks (CC only though)
7) Exempts one from the fed gun free school zone act provided the school is in the same state as the license holder.
Ref: Pa. Uniform Firearms Act (Title 18, Ch.61, subchapter A)
As you can see, a good bit more than just CC.
Also, a misdemeanor 1 is prohibiting in Pa., not just "felonies". (18Pa.C.S.6105)
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Also, I know the idea of getting a lawyer before even starting the process comes recommended, and I read somewhere about Phil Kline (who I believe is a member around here)
Getting a LTCF isn't that painful of a process, even in Philly. Especially with a spotless record. You don't need a lawyer.
Phil Kline is "GunLawyer001" here.
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Beyond the concealed carry issue, I've got a rifle and three handguns. I assume there's no problem bringing them in-state with me when I move?
No problem at all. Just make sure you follow interstate transportation laws.
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Does PA have any weird restrictions on magazine capacities? (15 round mags in the SKS and 17+1 in the PT-92, if it makes a difference.)
Nope no weird restrictions. You can even have hollow points :eek:
Re: moving up in a few weeks
If you have a carry permit/license from SC now, you can get a PA LTCF from Centre Co. PA in under 2 weeks and do it all thru the mail. That way, you'll already have your PA LTCF when you move up here and won't have to go thru Philly's BS.
Of course in 5 years at renewal time, if you're a Philly resident, you will have to face that, but who knows...you might have chosen a different PA county to live in by then ;)
Re: moving up in a few weeks
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Originally Posted by
HiredGoon
If you have a carry permit/license from SC now, you can get a PA LTCF from Centre Co. PA in under 2 weeks and do it all thru the mail. That way, you'll already have your PA LTCF when you move up here and won't have to go thru Philly's BS.
Of course in 5 years at renewal time, if you're a Philly resident, you will have to face that, but who knows...you might have chosen a different PA county to live in by then ;)
This is what I was going to mention. You mentioned having a NH license, do you have a SC permit too?
The topic was recently discussed here:
http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...-question.html
Re: moving up in a few weeks
Besides the differences as indicated by a former post, a license carrier in Pa. doesn't have to suffer with those no-guns signs like you have in S.C. If anyone posts such signs, they are not enforceable relative to any crimes code. One could ask you to leave the premises and you should do so, otherwise you could be charged with defiant trespassing, but not a firearm violation unless its government property prohibiting firearms. Unlike S.C., one could carry in a restaurant serving alcohol or a bar for that matter. With all the advantages that Pa. has in the above regard, I still love your state and wished I could have lived there.
Re: moving up in a few weeks
Spend the money on a lawyer.
I spent $100 for a (very long and informative) consultation, which was then applied to my $3,000 bill. My lawyer went and cut a deal with the city prosecutor, who I believe fights L&I review cases for the city.
I'd have spent less than ten percent of that had I lawyered first and applied second.
Food for thought... and welcome to this place. I hated it when I got here, and my opinion is just going downhill.
-L.
Re: moving up in a few weeks
To get your LTCF you do not need a lawyer. If your denied then maybe. You know the old saying "If you think talks cheap try talking to a lawyer."
Re: moving up in a few weeks
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Originally Posted by
HiredGoon
If you have a carry permit/license from SC now, you can get a PA LTCF from Centre Co. PA in under 2 weeks and do it all thru the mail. That way, you'll already have your PA LTCF when you move up here and won't have to go thru Philly's BS.
Of course in 5 years at renewal time, if you're a Philly resident, you will have to face that, but who knows...you might have chosen a different PA county to live in by then ;)
If I were in your shoes the advice above is exactly what I would do. Even though issued by different counties it is a PA LTCF.
Re: moving up in a few weeks
Another vote for getting your Pa non res. first. In a few years you may come to your senses and move out of Philly.:D
Re: moving up in a few weeks
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I'd have spent less than ten percent of that had I lawyered first and applied second.
Life's a gamble - this one has questionable odds, and high stakes.
