I will be going on a weekend trip to Philadelphia with the family. Is Philly ccw friendly? We will probably go to a museum, Rocky statue, and the Liberty Bell. Any unusual restrictions in Philly? I have a ccw permit in WV and reciprocity with PA.
I believe you do legally have to follow the "No Weapons" signs,
Sam,Sorry, Uncle Rich, I'm not a real local Philly sort -- just an occasional visitor.
I always thought Pat's and Geno's were THE TWO, but read this for a lot more info than I could give: http://www.visitphilly.com/articles/philadelphia/top-10-spots-for-authentic-philly-cheesesteaks/
I have to say its agravating wanting to carry concealed when vacationing due to varaible laws.
Have a recommendations with regards to a good Philly Cheese Steak?
Rob,Definitely true. My experiences living there were that during the daytime around the big historical monuments was really safe. It's different at night though and definitely stay away from the area around Temple University (broad street, north of downtown) at any time of day.
Almost any street vendor will turn out a good Cheese Steak but if you're in the area of South Street at any point you should stop in to Jim's on the corner of South and 4th.
The former-Marine at the Empire State Building was upfront with security regarding checking in a firearm and ended up arrested.The only thing which I would like to add is when in doubt be upfront and open. In Washington DC I wanted to see the declaration of independance and there was a no weapons policy inside the building. I asked to speak to the head security person and stated that I was carrying a knife as I usually do. I asked if it was OK and he called me aside and asked to see it. He then said that I could go in and see everything. Nice tour and a nice man. I think that if it was discovered I would have been refused entry. Many buildings have little safes where you can put your items not allowed inside and I thought that they might have a similar setup. Honest and open is usually the best.
And don't forget the nurse at the 9/11 memorial. I find it's much easier to just discreetly turn around, exit, and lock the gun in the car if I come accross an unexpected security check point with frisking or metal detector.The former-Marine at the Empire State Building was upfront with security regarding checking in a firearm and ended up arrested.
Unfortunetly, being honest doesn't mater sometimes.
I noticed that you participate in IDPA and near central Pa. Did you attend the Patriot Match last year at Lewistown near State College?
There was a taller guy working with Kitty. Was that you? That was my first year in IDPA, so I wasn't one of the top performers. 3 of us from Morgantown, WV drove up to shoot the matchYes! I was one of the Safety Officers on the middle range down below.
Yet I can carry a gun around with my permit.
What!? That’s ridiculous!Yep. Reminds me of back-in-the-day when I was getting on a commercial flight (don't remember where). Because I was a Federal LEO, carrying my .38 Spl was no problem. But because my credentials read, "Bearing of concealed firearms is authorized" they wouldn't let me on with my pocketknife. Had to mail it home before I boarded the plane with my loaded .38 Spl on my hip! :banghead::banghead::banghead: