Hello
My permit arrived last week unexpectedly. It took me just less than three months. The clerk had told me it would take six months when I handed my application.
Now I need to get a carry gun (leaning towards a PPS M2) and holster (the Stingray looks awesome), and decide how I would like to carry it (learning towards Appendix IWB carry). Oh yes, I shall get a PA permit as well sooner than later.
I have been shooting in competitions (USPSA, IDPA) but I know carrying a gun is totally a different discipline.
Thanks for sharing the wealth of knowledge and experience here!
Cheers