Question from new resident

[Terrence]

I’m applying for concealed carry. I’m new resident to the area.
They ask for 2 recommendations.
Anyone know if the recommenders have to be in the county where you live?
Thanks

[JaySmith]

It depends on the county. They never followed up with any of my references.

[Walleye Hunter]

I'm in Berks County, I did write in two names with phone numbers but no addresses and they didn't call and didn't care.

[jthrelf]

They do not have to be from your county. The LTCF application is uniform statewide. There is no requirement of in-county references and don't let them tell you there is (doubt they will, just saying.)

[Terrence]

Thanks all!
Very helpful!
Great forum

[fingers80002]

Center Co. is one of the Better Sherriffs.

[Fortytwo]

OP, you are in Centre County, one of the most 2A friendly counties in the state (in spite of the borough of State College...). No, it doesn't need to be. And the references will NOT be contacted. So just put whomever on the form. Take the application to the courthouse in Bellefonte and walk out of there, with the LTCF in hand, in 5 minutes. No return trip will be necessary.

[Knightshift]

In Chester County last year when I renewed they said just leave the references blank if I want. Don't know of any county that ever called references.

[Walleye Hunter]

In Chester County last year when I renewed they said just leave the references blank if I want. Don't know of any county that ever called references.

You can use my name down there, buddy. My name has clout in CHESCO.

[JAKIII]

OP, you are in Centre County, one of the most 2A friendly counties in the state (in spite of the borough of State College...).

Save for SEPA, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh areas, all the flyover counties are 2A friendly...

...do all the local companies still shut down for two weeks every deer season?