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XD Monger · 03-10-2006, 09:15 PM

Does any one know the concealed carrying laws/rules/regs in PA?

1. Does it have to be completely concealed under clothing, or can you carry it open on a hip holster? (e.g. walking into wal-mart with my xd clearly visable on my hip) I'd feel stupid for doing that and won't, but just curious.

2. What other states honor PA carrying permits?

3. I know that courthouses, schools, colleges are a no go and also establishments that have written rules barring carrying firearms, but what other places or establishments are a no go for carrying a firearm? Can you carry a firearm into a local bar if it doesnt state otherwise?

And finally:

4. What are the rules for using deadly force? ( I understand that it is when you or someone else feels that they are in immediate threat of serious bodily harm and you feel that you cannot safely retreat, then deadly force is authorized) Do i understand that correctly?

If anyone can help out to answer these it would be greatly appreciated. Or if you know of any relevant links or sites to direct me to.

Thanks guys

Exmasonite · 03-13-2006, 12:30 PM

definitely check out www.packing.org

PeninaD · 03-13-2006, 01:03 PM

You know what sucks about PA?

They hand out CCW permits without ensuring the training of the recipient...not a class, not a written or oral test of the laws, not even handing out a pamphlet about the rules....or at least that is my experience in Monroe County (as well as my husband's, and three of our friends).

speedracer211 · 03-13-2006, 03:54 PM

same policy here in allentown.. you go in pay like 20 bucks and they hand you your card. i forget if they take a picture or just use your dl picture.

Krackels · 03-13-2006, 04:06 PM

I actually have mixed feelings about the pay and play policy regarding concealed carry permits.

But this is what I've gotten from it.

I think it's up to the individual to be responsible enough to seek out training prior to pursuing a carry permit.

I'd imagine AK and VT don't require any test.

poortrader · 03-14-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeninaD

You know what sucks about PA?

They hand out CCW permits without ensuring the training of the recipient...not a class, not a written or oral test of the laws, not even handing out a pamphlet about the rules....or at least that is my experience in Monroe County (as well as my husband's, and three of our friends).

And what's wrong with that? If you think about our surrounding states, they don't even issue CCW's.

Lazarus · 03-14-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poortrader

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeninaD

You know what sucks about PA?

They hand out CCW permits without ensuring the training of the recipient...not a class, not a written or oral test of the laws, not even handing out a pamphlet about the rules....or at least that is my experience in Monroe County (as well as my husband's, and three of our friends).

And what's wrong with that? If you think about our surrounding states, they don't even issue CCW's.

like the one right next door?

Actually I kinda ok with not being able to get a CCW.

XD Monger · 03-14-2006, 08:00 PM

yes that is true about them never handing out any information about the law or regulations. All i did was walk in with $25 and had my permit within 20 mins. All i have done is ask the guys who would most likely know alittle about it....the gun store owners. Havent had the chance to bumb into to any LEO's to ask them yet. But i think i will run down to the sheriffs office in my county (Jefferson) and ask them.

XD Monger · 03-14-2006, 08:01 PM

Exmasonite thanks for the link

poortrader · 03-15-2006, 07:21 PM

Mine took 3 weeks because I live in the city of Brotherly Love.

03-10-2006, 09:15 PM	#1
XD Monger XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 58	Concealed Carry laws In PA? Does any one know the concealed carrying laws/rules/regs in PA? 1. Does it have to be completely concealed under clothing, or can you carry it open on a hip holster? (e.g. walking into wal-mart with my xd clearly visable on my hip) I'd feel stupid for doing that and won't, but just curious. 2. What other states honor PA carrying permits? 3. I know that courthouses, schools, colleges are a no go and also establishments that have written rules barring carrying firearms, but what other places or establishments are a no go for carrying a firearm? Can you carry a firearm into a local bar if it doesnt state otherwise? And finally: 4. What are the rules for using deadly force? ( I understand that it is when you or someone else feels that they are in immediate threat of serious bodily harm and you feel that you cannot safely retreat, then deadly force is authorized) Do i understand that correctly? If anyone can help out to answer these it would be greatly appreciated. Or if you know of any relevant links or sites to direct me to. Thanks guys

03-13-2006, 01:03 PM	#3
PeninaD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Posts: 216	You know what sucks about PA? They hand out CCW permits without ensuring the training of the recipient...not a class, not a written or oral test of the laws, not even handing out a pamphlet about the rules....or at least that is my experience in Monroe County (as well as my husband's, and three of our friends). __________________ XD9 Service Marlin 336 Marlin 22mag

03-13-2006, 03:54 PM	#4
speedracer211 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bradenton Florida Posts: 2,284	same policy here in allentown.. you go in pay like 20 bucks and they hand you your card. i forget if they take a picture or just use your dl picture. __________________ "You can't fix stupid" Great reloading site and tell them I sent you. www.glockpost.com

03-13-2006, 04:06 PM	#5
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,709 Blog Entries: 5	I actually have mixed feelings about the pay and play policy regarding concealed carry permits. But this is what I've gotten from it. I think it's up to the individual to be responsible enough to seek out training prior to pursuing a carry permit. I'd imagine AK and VT don't require any test. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

03-15-2006, 07:21 PM	#10
poortrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philly, back to school Posts: 231	Mine took 3 weeks because I live in the city of Brotherly Love. __________________ Stupid people will Always be stupid. XD-40 SC Les Baer PII, Kimber Warrior,Kimber Ultra Carry II/SS Walther P22 5" Sig P226R, Sig P225 DSA STG 58 Para, Colt 6721, RRA Entry Tactical

03-13-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 811	definitely check out www.packing.org

03-14-2006, 08:00 PM	#8
XD Monger XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 58	yes that is true about them never handing out any information about the law or regulations. All i did was walk in with $25 and had my permit within 20 mins. All i have done is ask the guys who would most likely know alittle about it....the gun store owners. Havent had the chance to bumb into to any LEO's to ask them yet. But i think i will run down to the sheriffs office in my county (Jefferson) and ask them.

03-14-2006, 08:01 PM	#9
XD Monger XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 58	Exmasonite thanks for the link

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