Obtaining a PA permit as a NJ resident

**eocoolj** · April 14th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Hello all. This is my first time starting a thread here, though I have been reading other people's posts for several weeks. I spend most of my time over at The Gun Thing forum, which perhaps some of you might be familiar with.

On to my question. I am a NJ resident going to college in PA. From what I understand, if your home state has a provision for issuing a permit, PA will not issue you a permit unless you have a permit from your home state. As I am sure many of you know, even though NJ technically issues permits, it is essentially a non-issue state. Is there any chance that I could get a PA permit?

**XD45** · April 14th, 2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by eocoolj

Hello all. This is my first time starting a thread here, though I have been reading other people's posts for several weeks. I spend most of my time over at The Gun Thing forum, which perhaps some of you might be familiar with.

On to my question. I am a NJ resident going to college in PA. From what I understand, if your home state has a provision for issuing a permit, PA will not issue you a permit unless you have a permit from your home state. As I am sure many of you know, even though NJ technically issues permits, it is essentially a non-issue state. Is there any chance that I could get a PA permit?

you basically said it, since NJ does have a permit you can't get a non resident PA permit without one. I believe you can carry in PA on a non-resident FL or UT permit though

**lildobe** · April 14th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by XD45

you basically said it, since NJ does have a permit you can't get a non resident PA permit without one. I believe you can carry in PA on a non-resident FL or UT permit though

XD45 is correct - you could get yourself a Non-Resident permit form either Utah or Florida and carry legally in PA.

Do a search on the forum and you'll find a ton of information on where you can get the training requirements for the Utah permits. There are several threads on it.

**ChrisF4i** · April 14th, 2008, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by eocoolj

On to my question. I am a NJ resident going to college in PA.

What school? Lehigh? A couple students have been robbed within the past couple weeks there

**Keith4001r** · April 14th, 2008, 10:56 PM

Or you could establish PA residency. Just a thought.

**eocoolj** · April 14th, 2008, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by Keith4001r

Or you could establish PA residency. Just a thought.

I have considered it. I dont have any handguns at this point, largely because I fundamentally disagree with NJ's policy of registering all handgun purchases.

Im not sure if I can become a PA resident. I live on a college campus, so I dont know if I can make that my permanent residence. Also, I am still on my parent's car insurance, and Im pretty sure if i switched to PA I could no longer tag along on their policy, which would probably end up being more expensive.

I graduate next year, and at that point I am planning on moving to a more gun friendly state.

**eocoolj** · April 14th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisF4i

What school? Lehigh? A couple students have been robbed within the past couple weeks there

Are you from the bethlehem area? The plus side about all the robberies in the past couple weeks is that they have all been attempted robberies. Everyone has managed to escape with all their belongings and health intact. However, last week a house of four girls was burglarized with them in it. I am amazed that more kids living off campus dont have guns. Burglary happens somewhat often, though most of the time because kids are stupid (leave doors unlocked, etc).

**ChrisF4i** · April 14th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by eocoolj

Are you from the bethlehem area?

I am. I frequently go to the Regal on 378 which is right near Lehgih U.

Originally Posted by eocoolj

The plus side about all the robberies in the past couple weeks is that they have all been attempted robberies. Everyone has managed to escape with all their belongings and health intact.

I saw on the news that one of the kids got beat up and was robbed for like only 5 bucks.

Originally Posted by eocoolj

However, last week a house of four girls was burglarized with them in it.

You mean robbed...a burglary occurs when no one is present and a robbery occurs in the presence of a person. Just a pet peeve I have kind of like the guy here who doesn't like it when you call a magazine a clip

Originally Posted by eocoolj

I am amazed that more kids living off campus dont have guns. Burglary happens somewhat often, though most of the time because kids are stupid (leave doors unlocked, etc).

I agree. Be safe and good luck in school.

**eocoolj** · April 14th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Do you know of any ranges within 20 minutes or so of Bethlehem that allow guests? I am a member at Hellertown Sportsman's Association, but they dont allow guests. I have a few friends here who have never been shooting who want to try it out, but dont want to go through the trouble of joining a club for something they are only gonna do once or twice.

**Yellowfin** · April 15th, 2008, 12:28 AM

I second getting Florida's permit. As soon as my Alabama one is due for renewal I'll likely get a Florida one especially if I can't renew my AL since I'll be out of state.