Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 27
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
    (Juniata County)
    Posts
    119
    Rep Power
    116774

    Default Sportsman Permit

    Is this actually required to hunt with a handgun, or is it to carry a defensive handgun while hunting? The way it is written in the handbook is ambiguous. I hunt with a handgun. I do not consider this carrying a handgun, but was wondering what the more educated (PGC or those that have dealt with this issue with them) interpret this to mean.
    Most of being smart is knowing what you are dumb at.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    PENNSYLVANIA, Pennsylvania
    Age
    73
    Posts
    3,775
    Rep Power
    21474854

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Required while in the act of Hunting whether or not it is used to take game !

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Age
    52
    Posts
    11,841
    Rep Power
    21474864

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Quote Originally Posted by MARINE DIVISION TWO View Post
    Required while in the act of Hunting whether or not it is used to take game !
    Unless you already have a LTCF.
    Get your "Guns Save Lives" stickers today! PM for more info.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Location
    814, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    918
    Rep Power
    9430368

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Quote Originally Posted by gnbrotz View Post
    Unless you already have a LTCF.

    Which is a far better alternative than the Sportsman permit.
    I see no reason at all to go with a Sportsman permit if you can obtain a LTCF

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
    (Juniata County)
    Posts
    119
    Rep Power
    116774

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    So going out with just a handgun (i.e. T/C Contender) is a no go without at least one of the afore mentioned permission slips. That is bass backwards, but got it. Just moved back from Indiana where such idiocity is not present, but need to get DL and LTCF transferred anyway.
    Most of being smart is knowing what you are dumb at.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
    (Luzerne County)
    Posts
    3,536
    Rep Power
    14216548

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    No, it is not required to have the SP in order to hunt with a handgun, unless;

    You don’t have a LTCF, or

    Are under 21 and therefore cannot get a LTCF.

    Also, the SP does not allow you to carry for defensive purposes, only the LTCF gives you that.

    I’ve been a dedicated handgun hunter for a lot of years. Can’t tell you the last time I hunted with a rifle.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
    (Franklin County)
    Age
    52
    Posts
    11,841
    Rep Power
    21474864

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve in PA View Post
    Also, the SP does not allow you to carry for defensive purposes, only the LTCF gives you that.
    So with no prior intent, and only a SP, you run into a jackhole and use the hunting firearm for an "unintentional", but lawful use of force to defend yourself.

    What's the charge? Is a DA really going to pursue a 6106 for something like that?
    Get your "Guns Save Lives" stickers today! PM for more info.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Levittown, Pennsylvania
    (Bucks County)
    Age
    69
    Posts
    842
    Rep Power
    4386769

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Without the LTCF you are limited to openly carrying and that opens another bunch of rules...you cannot transport from home to a hunting area without the LTCF ; you CAN walk out your door if you are fortunate enough to hunt that way...The sportsman permit lets you transport IF hunting, fishing or dog training, easy peasy to get but much more limited compared to the LTCF

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    Thompsontown, Pennsylvania
    (Juniata County)
    Posts
    119
    Rep Power
    116774

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    I do know the SP allows transport to and from legal activities, but it must be unloaded and not on your person during transport. LTCF would permit your defensive firearm to loaded and on your person, but something like a XP or Contender would still need to be unloaded for transport unless you have it in a holster on your person while in the vehicle. Clear as mud. I was just wondering if the SP was permitting the carry of a handgun for defensive purposes while hunting or was necessary to hunt with a manually operated handgun, but now understand that I have no right to use a handgun to hunt with before I ask the King's permission.
    Most of being smart is knowing what you are dumb at.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Pennsyltucky, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    8,076
    Rep Power
    21474861

    Default Re: Sportsman Permit

    Quote Originally Posted by Hersh5317 View Post
    Is this actually required to hunt with a handgun, or is it to carry a defensive handgun while hunting? The way it is written in the handbook is ambiguous. I hunt with a handgun. I do not consider this carrying a handgun, but was wondering what the more educated (PGC or those that have dealt with this issue with them) interpret this to mean.
    The SP is a revenue generator and nothing more. It gives you safe harbor to transport a loaded handgun (which is lawful to take game) to and from and during hunting/fishing activities. It's issued by the county treasurer with no background check, so it serves no purpose other than to generate money.

    It may be idiotic, but we don't require fingerprints, or 90 days to issues a LTCF.

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Sportsman's Permit
    By k12cop in forum Concealed Carry
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: May 31st, 2010, 02:12 PM
  2. Pa Sportsman Permit
    By stopphillysmrdrrate in forum General
    Replies: 48
    Last Post: November 7th, 2009, 03:29 PM
  3. SPORTSMAN'S VS CC Permit
    By rfraley@rcn.com in forum General
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: September 29th, 2007, 08:42 PM
  4. sportsman permit
    By zoey in forum General
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: July 17th, 2007, 11:36 AM
  5. i need to get a sportsman permit
    By Hammer7 in forum General
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: March 6th, 2007, 02:03 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •