The Pennsylvania Application for License to Carry Firearms (LCF) is a form used to apply for a license to carry a firearm in the state of Pennsylvania. The LCF is used for both initial and renewal applications. There are two types of licenses available in Pennsylvania: a License to Carry Firearms (LCF) and a License to Purchase Firearms (FTPF). The LCF is a permit to carry a concealed or openly carried firearm while the FTPF is a permit to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer. To apply for an LCF, applicants must be 21 years or older, have no criminal convictions, have a valid driver's license or ID card, and must pass a background check. The application must be completed and submitted to the county sheriff in the county where the applicant resides. The application requires the applicant to provide personal information such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, and other information. After the application is submitted, the sheriff will review the application and contact the applicant with any additional information required. Once the application is approved, the applicant will receive a license to carry firearms. The FTPF application is similar to the LCF application but requires the applicant to provide additional information such as fingerprints and a photograph.