PA resident with VA ccp

[Zeebra724]

I moved to Lancaster, PA last December from Chesapeake, VA. I have a VA ccp that is good for 4.5 more years. I know PA has a reciprocity agreement with VA over their concealed weapon permits. However, can I use my valid VA ccp even though I have become a PA resident? Or do I have to get a PA ccp since I'm now a PA resident. Thanks!

[BimmerJon]

If there is reciprocity you can use it in PA.

Just stay 1000' away from school zones

[ungawa]

PA doesn't care. I don't know if VA cares - they get a vote on whether your permit is valid or not.

Federal law says that if you are within 1000 feet of a school property you need a permit issued by the state the school is located in. Which is kind of stupid, because I don't think you could drive around most states under a reciprocal permit without coming within 1000 feet of a school at some point. I keep asking around and never hear about people being charged with this, but it is a federal law and you ignore it at serious peril.

Also, I would guess it's more likely to get a hassle on an out of state permit from a particularly dumbass cop than with a PA LTCF.

I think if you move here it's probably just $20 well spent to get the PA LTCF.

[HiredGoon]

Speaking of the 1000' away from school zone law, since it is a federal thing, can a local or state cop enforce it or if upon realizing someone has broken that law, would they have to call in the FBI or some other fed cop?

[Zeebra724]

Thanks for the info--I will look into getting my PA LTC asap...

[Curmudgeon]

Thanks for the info--I will look into getting my PA LTC asap...

When you go to the Lancaster county Sheriff's Office, might want to plan on spending a couple extra minutes there. Folks have been reporting that they issue while you wait, the wait being maybe 10 - 15 minutes!