Can Active duty military stationed in PA apply for a LTC

[jmgc2]

what do active military need to do to apply for a LTC here in PA

[jdlv4_0]

If you are a non resident of PA, you can get a non resident permit.

This is from the PSP's webiste:

Individuals who are 21 years of age or older and are NOT Pennsylvania residents may apply for a license by submitting a completed Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to any Pennsylvania County Sheriff’s office along with the required fee. A Pennsylvania license cannot be issued to a resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar document to carry a firearm issued by their home state if a license is provided for by the laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury.

Go HERE to find your county's info.

[Steve in PA]

Active as in stationed here in PA, or active and stationed somewhere else?

Active military personnel are considered residents of whatever state they are stationed in, so you should be able to apply without a problem.

However, some people claim that sheriffs depts are requiring the three references must be from the county they are applying in, even though there is no such requirment (same county) in the process.

The only thing I can tell you is to either go to or call your local sheriffs office.

[jmgc2]

stationed here in pa, ok will try to call the sherrif department and ask what they will require, references is no problem have lots of co-workers living in the same county

[jdlv4_0]

Active as in stationed here in PA, or active and stationed somewhere else?

Active military personnel are considered residents of whatever state they are stationed in, so you should be able to apply without a problem.

However, some people claim that sheriffs depts are requiring the three references must be from the county they are applying in, even though there is no such requirment (same county) in the process.

The only thing I can tell you is to either go to or call your local sheriffs office.

Not quite, if you have your DL changed over you are considered a resident, you kind of have a choice. Take when you file your taxes, I was stationed in CA. but still filed as a Michigan resident.

Also, if your stationed overses, it doen't make you a resident of Japan or Germany.

[Steve in PA]

When I was stationed in NC while I was in the Marines, I was able to buy a resident hunting license.

Maybe for some things you can, others you can't.

Best to give them a call.

Outside the US is a totally different situation, it has nothing to do with being a resident of the country you are in. Being stationed at a base in the US is what matters.

[jdlv4_0]

Maybe for some things you can, others you can't.

Best to give them a call.

Exactly. When in doubt, call first.

[PA Dave]

Steve is pretty darn close. Your military ID card gives you the ability to reside on paper in one state while being considered a resident of another state. Its sorta like having dual citizenship. Example- You have a PADL and are stationed in ft campbel KY if you want to buy a car it must be registered where you have your license --or-- you can change your drivers license and register in ky. Both are fine. Your military orders say the government put you here and that is where you live by the militarys sayso. You can't just leave and live in texas. You live here. I bought guns in virginia, kentucky, tennessee, and georgia. The transfer laws of each of the states applies. Two months outta the service I was waiting for the waiting period buying a pistol and regretting not getting it in KY where it was sold over the counter like candy. Hope this helps.

[sfdefender]

I had my LTC once I turned 21 and have had it ever since and I just retired 26 Yrs in the USAF. I always kept it up to date. I also had LTO in other states I was stationed in. Never a problem.