References question for CC

[MissFrijole]

I just wanted to find out if my references for concealed carry have to be PA residents. My friends are more on the anti-gun side and I don't feel comfortable asking any of them to be a reference. My husband and I have only lived in Philly for about a year and a half and our friend circle is pretty small. I have people in other states who would vouch for me.
We are prior military and own a few firearms already. I would like to get a CC to feel safer when I'm by myself walking or biking from somewhere.

[Statkowski]

There's no requirement for them to be from Philadelphia, or Pennsylvania. Actually, they could probably even be from Canada or Mexico.

More recently, however, I do believe that Philadelphia did away with the References issue altogether.

[BallisticSheepDog76]

Philadelphia no longer requires you to provide references. If you do provide them, they will not be contacted.

"As a result of the Settlement, the City will pay $1.425 million to the class and will be separately responsible for the costs of administering the settlement. Further, and of similar importance, the City has agreed to a number of policy changes, which can be found starting on page 11 of the Settlement Agreement, including:

Not to disclose LTCF applicant information either electronically or in-person;
Annual training of the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia License and Inspection Board of Review on the confidentiality of LTCF applicant information;
Customer service training for the Philadelphia Gun Permit Unit;
Posting a copy of the LTCF Application Notice on its website and where LTCF applications and appeals can be submitted or obtained, as well as, providing a copy to anyone who has his/her LTCF denied or revoked;
The City will not require references on the LTCF application and will not contact any references listed on the LTCF application;
The City will not require lawful immigrants or US Citizens with a US Passport to provide naturalization papers;
The City will not require any applicant to disclose whether he/she owns a firearm during the LTCF application process;
The City will not deny an application because the applicant answered “no” to any question regarding whether the applicant had been charged/convicted of any crime where the applicant received a pardon or expungement from the charge or conviction;
The City will process all LTCF applications within 45 calendar days;
The City will remit $15.00 to any applicant who is denied within 20 days;
The City will not require LTCF applicants or holders to disclose to law enforcement that they have an LTCF, that they are carrying a firearm or that they have a firearm in the vehicle; and
The City will not confiscate an LTCF or firearm, unless there is probable cause that the LTCF or firearm is evidence of a crime. In the event an LTCF or firearm is confiscated, the officer must immediately provide a property receipt, which shall include the pertinent information" - http://blog.princelaw.com/2014/07/22...f-information/

[PAMedic=F|A=]

Philadelphia no longer requires you to provide references. If you do provide them, they will not be contacted.

"As a result of the Settlement, the City will pay $1.425 million to the class and will be separately responsible for the costs of administering the settlement. Further, and of similar importance, the City has agreed to a number of policy changes, which can be found starting on page 11 of the Settlement Agreement, including:

Not to disclose LTCF applicant information either electronically or in-person;
Annual training of the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia License and Inspection Board of Review on the confidentiality of LTCF applicant information;
Customer service training for the Philadelphia Gun Permit Unit;
Posting a copy of the LTCF Application Notice on its website and where LTCF applications and appeals can be submitted or obtained, as well as, providing a copy to anyone who has his/her LTCF denied or revoked;
The City will not require references on the LTCF application and will not contact any references listed on the LTCF application;
The City will not require lawful immigrants or US Citizens with a US Passport to provide naturalization papers;
The City will not require any applicant to disclose whether he/she owns a firearm during the LTCF application process;
The City will not deny an application because the applicant answered “no” to any question regarding whether the applicant had been charged/convicted of any crime where the applicant received a pardon or expungement from the charge or conviction;
The City will process all LTCF applications within 45 calendar days;
The City will remit $15.00 to any applicant who is denied within 20 days;
The City will not require LTCF applicants or holders to disclose to law enforcement that they have an LTCF, that they are carrying a firearm or that they have a firearm in the vehicle; and
The City will not confiscate an LTCF or firearm, unless there is probable cause that the LTCF or firearm is evidence of a crime. In the event an LTCF or firearm is confiscated, the officer must immediately provide a property receipt, which shall include the pertinent information" - http://blog.princelaw.com/2014/07/22...f-information/

This, but send me a PM if you want a name to put on paper.

I suggest you OC like all the other cool kids.

[MissFrijole]

Thank you all for this information! I apologize for the delay, but I am appreciative nonetheless!

[MissFrijole]

Thank you for the offer. I can't really open carry in the middle of downtown Philadelphia without attracting unwanted attention. I rather not have anyone know I am carrying. Plus, most of my friends are really anti-gun and that would just make them uncomfortable.

[pacodelahoya]

Thank you for the offer. I can't really open carry in the middle of downtown Philadelphia without attracting unwanted attention. I rather not have anyone know I am carrying. Plus, most of my friends are really anti-gun and that would just make them uncomfortable.

Get new better friends. Welcome to poofa

[PAMedic=F|A=]

Get new better friends. Welcome to poofa

What he said. Although I suspect if you start taking hen shooting with you, you well get converts.

Thank you for taking on the responsabilties of a citizen.