Concealed Carry Question

[Metaldemon7]

I would like to know if there would be a problem getting a CC with a "General under honorable conditions" discharge from the the Army. It was for a flunking a piss test. I was young, and it was over 20 years ago.In Northampton County they ask for a copy of my DD214. I have the short copy only, so I was hoping that would be OK. I would just like some feedback. Thank You.

[Pa. Patriot]

I would like to know if there would be a problem getting a CC with a "General under honorable conditions" discharge from the the Army. It was for a flunking a piss test. I was young, and it was over 20 years ago.In Northampton County they ask for a copy of my DD214. I have the short copy only, so I was hoping that would be OK. I would just like some feedback. Thank You.

From my understanding of the law you are fine.
The "General, under honorable conditions" is not a "dishonorable" or "bad conduct" discharge which are the only two that seem to be a problem.

Folks that can't make it through boot are given "general, UHC" discharges also. It is indicative of no harm on your part. Incompatibility, yes. But again clearly not "dishonorable".

[DaveM55]

I'm retired Navy and have a LTCF but have never been asked for my DD214 when applying. I didn't know they could ask for it.

[markheck1]

Strange...the DD214 form is a requirement on the Northampton county form....weird how each county makes up it's own rules for a state License.

My county...Venango...Requires a letter stating the reason(s) you wish to have a LTCF, whcih they also mistakenly call a Concealment permit.

[Metaldemon7]

I do not know why Northampton wants the DD214. I just want to be honest, and not do anything wrong. I will apply for the concealed carry. Thank You.

[thirtyonebravo]

I do not know why Northampton wants the DD214. I just want to be honest, and not do anything wrong. I will apply for the concealed carry. Thank You.

well as long as it's not dishonorable and you have nothing else that disqualifies, they cannot deny you the permit. PA is a shall-issue state.

[knight0334]

They have no lawful authority to ask for your DD214.

[shermdo]

Strange...the DD214 form is a requirement on the Northampton county form....weird how each county makes up it's own rules for a state License..

I may be mistaken but I thought that the application form, requirements and process were spelled out by the state and NOT left up to the discretion of the counties. Am I misinformed?

[knight0334]

I may be mistaken but I thought that the application form, requirements and process were spelled out by the state and NOT left up to the discretion of the counties. Am I misinformed?

You aren't misinformed. The state defined the required info, also allowed the state police some discretion on the form. The counties have no authority to add or detract any requirements.

[Pa. Patriot]

Yeah, that's correct as far as I know.

They will undoubtedly claim it's part of the "background check" but I to too do not see the authority in "requiring" the DD214