williamcrane
Member
I see that the City has added two new forms to apply for a Pennsylvania license to carry firearms. You now must not only list two references on your application, but you also have to ask your references to fill out a form. They ask for Name, drivers license, address, phone numbers and last four digits of Social Security number of the reference. Then, here's the kicker - they ask your reference ""would YOU grant the applicant a permit to carry a concealed firearm?" This is followed by a check box for Yes or No and asks for an explanation for either answer.
Now, first of all, my references shouldn't be part of the decision making process of granting me a license - that's the job of the Philadelphia Police department. Secondly, I do not like the idea of anyone, other than my wife, knowing that I carry concealed firearms.
The instructions further state that the references should be Philadelphia residents, and not relatives. I don't know if that means it is mandatory.
This same procedure must be used for renewals.
I don't know of any other county in Pennsylvania that has this requirement. Just more BS that we have to put up with for living in this city.
To see the new forms, go here: http://www.ppdonline.org/hq_gunpermit.php Click on downloads in paragraph 1.
Now, first of all, my references shouldn't be part of the decision making process of granting me a license - that's the job of the Philadelphia Police department. Secondly, I do not like the idea of anyone, other than my wife, knowing that I carry concealed firearms.
The instructions further state that the references should be Philadelphia residents, and not relatives. I don't know if that means it is mandatory.
This same procedure must be used for renewals.
I don't know of any other county in Pennsylvania that has this requirement. Just more BS that we have to put up with for living in this city.
To see the new forms, go here: http://www.ppdonline.org/hq_gunpermit.php Click on downloads in paragraph 1.
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