Butler should be green. That's where I got mine.Made a rudimentary map based on that link.
Green = issues non-resident licences
Red = doesn't
White = unknown
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Butler should be green. That's where I got mine.Made a rudimentary map based on that link.
Green = issues non-resident licences
Red = doesn't
White = unknown
Made a rudimentary map based on that link.
Green = issues non-resident licences
Red = doesn't
White = unknown
Nice map. Dauphin no longer issues to non residents I checked them first when I got mine. http://www.dauphincounty.org/govern...Sheriff/Pages/License-to-Carry-a-Firearm.aspxMade a rudimentary map based on that link.
Green = issues non-resident licences
Red = doesn't
White = unknown
I posted earlier in this thread about my experience with Carbon county. It is a no-go. Sheriff refused to allow me to apply while I was there visiting parents. I have a NH resident permit.Made a rudimentary map based on that link.
Green = issues non-resident licences
Red = doesn't
White = unknown
5 years. $20 fee.
MA has a lot to learn....
In recent years, PA has only honored non-resident permits that are issued by states that REQUIRE a home state permit.
Trying to decide between applying at Berks county or Carbon county. Carbon is much closer but reading thru the thread it seems Berks has been very successful for most. Does anyone have experience with Carbon.
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Something to note: PA apparently does NOT notify you about the expiration of your license. Just by accident I noticed that my PA license (Centre County, last of the mail-order variety) expired in February this year. I haven't and don't travel there in many years so I'll not be renewing unless I make an unexpected trip there some day.
Carbon County requires two references from county residents on the application.
http://www.carboncountysheriff.com/pages/functions/firearms.html
The map that Kalash posted is wrong in regards to Northampton County. They will only process applications from county residents. Same for Dauhpin County. Bucks County also requires residency. The best bet is to check on the sheriff's website. All of the ones I've looked at are pretty clear on the requirements.
I found Berks to be easy. Check the hours at the Reading Airport sub station. It took me 10 minutes to get my permit there. Fill out the application before you go.
mine is in Centre County and I WAS notified by mail that it was expiring.
Centre County Sheriff's Office will issue non-residents, as will the Venango County (Franklin, PA) Sheriff's Office. Show up with your driver license, CHL issued by your state, and the requisite fee... about 10-15 minutes later and you're licensed in PA. There are other county sheriff's that issue, although these are the only ones I've dealt with. I suggest anyone interested in getting a PA license to look at the following website or postings on nyfirearms.com or buckeyefirearms.org for discussions about which Sheriff's offices will or won't issue:
http://www.pafoa.org/counties/
Sucks - I'm going to Stroudsberg in a few weeks, north of Allentown, and no nearby county issues NR.
Just got off the phone with the Lancaster County and they will issue non-resident LTCF to unrestricted MA LTC/A holders only. $20 cash. Bring you MA DL and LTC
My results:
Lackawanna County Sheriff's office at the courthouse in Scranton - very convenient for us New Englanders. I walked into the building and up to the metal detectors. Told the officer that I had a pocket knife and he said he'd hold onto it - as I was leaving I had no issues getting it back. They also couldn't care less about my empty holster (left my gun in the car). Walked upstairs and grabbed a one-page application - pretty straightforward, just one side to fill out. For reason for applying I checked off everything (self-defense hunting, ccollecting, and something else) except employment, and under "other" I wrote all lawful purposes. They said usually the wait is 20 minutes but I had to wait closer to an hour - lots of people there to apply - men, women, white, black Hispanic, old, young. Everyone was super nice and we all chatted a bit. The Sheriff walked around in shorts and boat shoes. When it was my turn, I handed over my application and copies of my driver's license and LTC (which MUST say no restrictions so they know that your home state allows you to carry). I explained that I just moved and the addresses on my licenses don't match the application; also mentioned that I brought in utility bills to show my new address; the deputy shrugged and said that since I wrote the new address by hand on the back of my driver's license, that was enough. She took my picture and three minutes later I gave her a $20 bill (cash or card accepted only) and she handed me my newly printed and still warm license. Hilariously easy and stress-free experience.
Hilariously easy and stress-free experience.
I brought in a single page with copies of my LTC and driver's license, fronts and backs. They took the copy without questions.Further do not bother making a photo-copy of your resident firearms license, she told the guy in front of me that they have to physically make the copy, and it cost you $1.