PA - Non-Resident CCW

[bigjeff]

Help!
I keep getting conflicting information.

I have a full carry NY, CT, FL, NH.

I live in NJ. Yes I know that my Fl permits grants me PA CCW. I have a NJ FOID.

I applied to Centre County PA and they told me because I do not have a NJ CCW I am not eligible for a PA non-Resident CCW; further they say just use your FL. That said, I still would like a PA permit. Talking to other they say try another county.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tom488]

PA law states that they can only issue a non-resident LTCF to someone who already possesses a carry permit from their home state - if their home state issues permits.

That means that a resident of Illinois or Wisconsin can apply for and get a PA non-res LTCF, because those states do not issue carry permits. You, as a NJ resident, can not - because NJ law provides for the issuance of a carry permit. The fact that practically no one can obtain one means nothing.

You're wasting your time trying to apply in other counties - the answer will be the same.

 

[22-rimfire]

Tom488, I didn't know that about PA law/guidelines for obtaining a permit. I have a permit in TN will allows me to carry in PA if I choose. Centre County is generally the county to get the permit as I have heard it is hassle free.

Like they said, just use your FL permit.

 

[bushmaster1313]

I have confirmed with PA State Police Headquarters that PA honors FL carry permits for a NJ resident, but that individual LEO's might not act that way.

 

[Steve in PA]

If you do not have a license from your home state, PA will not issue you a non-resident license.

 

[bigjeff]

I was told that the NJ FOID may work with some counties.
Thank you all for accurate information.

 

[gadinort]

You have CCW permits (FL) that have reciprocal agreements with multiple jurisdictions (PA). There is no need to have permits that will duplicate your abilities.

You have a NJ driver's license...are you applying for a PA driver's license too?? I think not. As the saying goes, keep it simple stupid.