moving to PA from TX

**KennyPowers** · July 22nd, 2009, 07:51 PM

I may be moving to the Pittsburgh area soon and wanted to get the simplified run-down on PA's gun laws and how they compare to those in TX. I do not currently have a CCL, so I would like to know what it takes to get one in PA. Also, is open carry feasible? I understand it isn't explicitly illegal, but that law enforcement may still give you a hard time about it. Is that true? Also, I currently keep a loaded pistol concealed in the glove box of my car (which is legal in TX without any type of permit). Am I right in understanding that I will need a CCL before being allowed to do so in PA? Also, is there any type of silly magazine capacity limit in PA like there is in California? I own an AK with several 30-rounders...

**fingers80002** · July 22nd, 2009, 07:56 PM

You will enjoy your liberation from the TX BS you are accustomed to.

After moving back, and learning the laws here, NEVER will I set foot in TX........

And not just because my X lives there............

**fingers80002** · July 22nd, 2009, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by JCWohlschlag

Posting it so headcase doesn’t have to…

Hey, I'm the asshole here, not you, or Headcase!!!!!!

**KennyPowers** · July 22nd, 2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by fingers80002

You will enjoy your liberation from the TX BS you are accustomed to.

After moving back, and learning the laws here, NEVER will I set foot in TX........

And not just because my X lives there............

Well that all sounds good...but give me some details?

**fingers80002** · July 22nd, 2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by kfriddile

Well that all sounds good...but give me some details?

No classes for your LTCF.

OC, is Ok.

The only thing different, you can't hunt over bait, and no semi hunting, unless shotgun, for small game, and waterfowl....

**JCWohlschlag** · July 22nd, 2009, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by kfriddile

I may be moving to the Pittsburgh area soon and wanted to get the simplified run-down on PA's gun laws and how they compare to those in TX.

Check out some of the links headcase compiled for new members, especially the gun rights flier. (Posting it so headcase doesn’t have to…)

Originally Posted by headcase

Here is a list of important stuff for new members to go through. Read through these links and it will help you tremendously. :

Members, please use the correct forums

Best single source of firearm information here

Where you can and can't carry

The U.F.A. (Pa. firearm related laws) Sections are also available in our reference library, the link to which is located at the top of each page here..

Forum rules

How rules are enforced here

Reputation points guide

How to report a post

Rules for classified section posts

Open Carry primer

I hope this list helps make it easier for you to figure out what questions to ask and makes your time here more enjoyable

Originally Posted by kfriddile

I do not currently have a CCL, so I would like to know what it takes to get one in PA.

Once you are an actual resident of Pennsylvania, you will apply with the Allegheny County Sheriff. It basically involves filling out an application, paying some money, and possibly waiting up to 45 days. If your criminal history is clean, you should have no problem.

Originally Posted by kfriddile

Also, is open carry feasible? I understand it isn't explicitly illegal, but that law enforcement may still give you a hard time about it. Is that true?

Law enforcement can give you a hard time about anything. The Municipal Police Officers’ Education & Training Commission started updating all municipal police officers in Pennsylvania this year in the 2009 Mandatory In-Service Training.

Originally Posted by kfriddile

Also, I currently keep a loaded pistol concealed in the glove box of my car (which is legal in TX without any type of permit). Am I right in understanding that I will need a CCL before being allowed to do so in PA?

Carry in a vehicle in Pennsylvania requires a carry license from any state, regardless of whether it is a reciprocal state license or not.

Originally Posted by kfriddile

Also, is there any type of silly magazine capacity limit in PA like there is in California? I own an AK with several 30-rounders...

No magazine restrictions at all.

**NP1724** · July 22nd, 2009, 08:09 PM

I'm originally from Texas and the main differences are:

1 - don't worry about printing, OC if you want

2 - You will need a LTCF to carry in your car with very few exceptions, unlike Texas.

3 - No training or shooting requirement to get LTCF.

To answer questions, there are no mag capacity limits. The laws here are better for carry. Hunting is a completely different animal here than it is in TX, but if you want to know more about that ask, otherwise I'll assume it doesnt matter.

**coat4gun** · July 22nd, 2009, 08:46 PM

There is no such thing as a 30.06 sign in PA.

The off-limit to carry list is much shorter. Check here for details.

**1911shooter** · July 22nd, 2009, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by fingers80002

Hey, I'm the asshole here, not you, or Headcase!!!!!!

He does win hands down, Yes fingers you are an asshole king untill some one steps up to challenge you, you are king of the asshole hill. you will have my vote forever

, i got your back buddy.

**JCWohlschlag** · July 22nd, 2009, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by fingers80002

Hey, I'm the asshole here, not you, or Headcase!!!!!!

Actually, the only reason you got to quote that post in its old form is because I balked and missed the “Preview Post” button and accidentally hit “Submit Reply” instead, which is why the post got redacted and reposted in the form I wanted it in.

Your chief asshole status remains unchallenged.