Application Form For Firearm License In Allegheny
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Pennsylvania generally allows open carry of firearms without a license. In Philadelphia, you must have a license to openly carry a firearm. In order to lawfully carry a concealed weapon in Pennsylvania, you must be 21 or older and possess a current and valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms.
Assuming approval, this process can be as short as 15 minutes but can be up to 45 days. When you receive your license, please carry it with you while in possession of a firearm at all times. This license is valid for a period of five years only in the State of Pennsylvania.
Can you apply for a license to carry online in Pennsylvania? Across the Commonwealth, an in-person photo and signature are required. The only aspect of the application process which can be done online is downloading and completing the application, submitting it electronically.
A person who is 21 years of age or older may apply for a License to Carry Firearms. The license allows individuals to carry a firearm concealed on their body or in a vehicle. The license is valid for five years unless revoked. Submit applications to the sheriff of the county where you live.
PA License to Carry Firearms Information Once an application for license to carry is filed, the Sheriff has 45 days in which to complete the investigation and notify the applicant. The license is valid for five years.
(i) An individual whose character and reputation is such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety. (ii) An individual who has been convicted of an offense under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No. 64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
Applications can also be dropped off at the Gun Permit Unit Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you prefer, you can apply online for a license. You can also use the website to renew or replace an existing license.
How long does it take to obtain a license to carry in Pennsylvania? The entire process typically takes all of five minutes, depending on the wait time from the state. Usually the background check process varies from instantaneously to a couple hours. However the most common wait time is instant to a half-hour.
The Sheriff's Office has 45 days after an application is received to issue or deny issuing a LTCF.
