Allegheny County LTCF: employer contact

[Shadyside Shooter]

Does anyone know if they actually call your employer and disclose that you applied for a permit?

First time applicant so never been through the process.

My background is very clean so I see no issue clearing the background check, but I have a gut feeling my employer would be a little freaked out if they are contacted by the Sheriff's office.

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[Curmudgeon]

I can only speak for York County, however, keep in mind that employment is not required to obtain your LTCF.

I work for a very large company, one that prefers that any verification go to a specific 800 number to the HR dept somewhere. Not being able to recall the number I took my app to the sheriff's office and asked about how I should complete that section. The guy said it wasn't necessary and processed the app with my employment section completely blank.

You could be unemployed or retired and still get your LTCF. Just leave it blank and tell them you don't want your employer to know your business, neither do you want your employer to get a contact from the Sheriff's Dept on any matter about you. Which is perfectly reasonable, and true.
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[Shodan]

I would leave it blank also if it concerns you. Not Allegheny Co., but Washington has never contacted my employer or any of my references.

[kevinw]

They dont contact your employer or references, have had Allegh Co. LTCF for almost twenty years. Shadyside your close to one of my favorite gun store Bravermans.

[alf]

They never called my job or any of my references I live in Allegheny county, they never checked 2 of my friends either so you a good to go

[BimmerJon]

Just so you're aware........

It is illegal for the Sheriff to publicly disclose to anyone that you are applying or have a LTCF.

If the Sheriff should disclose that info, I would be meeting with him with my lawyer. If you happen to be fired.... I would light a fire under his ass, lawsuit wise that is

[DonM55]

They dont contact your employer or references, have had Allegh Co. LTCF for almost twenty years. Shadyside your close to one of my favorite gun store Bravermans.

I was just used as a reference for Allegh Co. No call.

When I got my LTCF I did put down my employer. He was also my reference, the Sheriff's neighbor.

[KLiQ]

Just so you're aware........

It is illegal for the Sheriff to publicly disclose to anyone that you are applying or have a LTCF.

If the Sheriff should disclose that info, I would be meeting with him with my lawyer. If you happen to be fired.... I would light a fire under his ass, lawsuit wise that is

Lancaster sends a postcard that says "NOTICE OF RENEWAL FOR LICENSE TO CARRY A FIREARM"

I would have preferred an envelope

[glock19girl]

None of the references I put down got a phone call.

[HiredGoon]

Lancaster sends a postcard that says "NOTICE OF RENEWAL FOR LICENSE TO CARRY A FIREARM"

I would have preferred an envelope

That's great...out there for all to see

Also...

They are supposed to send you an application as well, not just a notice that it is time to renew.