Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
General => Out of State Concealed Carry Information => Topic started by: Sigarms12 on March 24, 2023, 07:52:25 PM
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So where can I go and get a PA CCW permit? My understanding Lancaster and Chester no longer offer out of state permits. Where is everyone going?
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I went to York without any problems. Stopped in Hanover at Texas Hot Wiener Lunch on Carlisle St for dinner on the way back for some good hot dogs, fries, and a milkshake. We were in and out with the Sheriff in now time.
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I think DE co in Media is still issuing but takes 2 trips.
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I think DE co in Media is still issuing but takes 2 trips.
You can apply online in Delaware County until April 1st. After that it will take 2 trips.
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Last time I renewed it was in Berks county at the Reading airport sheriffs substation. One trip.
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Berks will now process out of state apps but MUST be done via mail.
https://www.countyofberks.com/departments/sheriff/firearms (https://www.countyofberks.com/departments/sheriff/firearms)
The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for those who reside outside of Pennsylvania. The below documents must be mailed to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office. Once approval is obtained you will be called to schedule an appointment for you to obtain your License to Carry.
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Thanks for the heads up. :)
On the renew application page it this:
"ATTENTION APPLICANTS
Please note that you must be a current resident of Berks County in order to apply for, (or renew), a License to Carry. All out of County applications will be denied by our staff. "
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So where can I go and get a PA CCW permit? My understanding Lancaster and Chester no longer offer out of state permits. Where is everyone going?
Just did York. Used the satellite office just off route 30.
Go to the York, PA Sheriff Office website. https://yorkcountypa.gov/1009/License-to-Carry
Fill out application on line. You will need to upload copies front and back of your Delaware Concealed Deadly Weapon license and your drivers license.
You pay by credit / debit card. $25
Two days later received an approval text and email. Gives you a screen that lets you pick a time to go either to the downtown court house or suburban satellite office. You then pick a time to come in and get your picture taken. Very pleasant staff takes about 10 minutes. No wait. I arrived about 1/2 early and took me right in. They have a desk set up right in the lobby.
Only one trip which was good for me driving up from south east Sussex county. ( 3 1/2 hour via Baltimore) 2 trips to Media might be ok for North Delaware folks though.
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The Berks County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for those who reside outside of Pennsylvania. The below documents must be mailed to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office. Once approval is obtained you will be called to schedule an appointment for you to obtain your License to Carry.
As of TODAY from their web site link provided in my previous post
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Is DE county(Media) still giving permits. It may take 2 trips but a lot closer.
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Is DE county(Media) still giving permits. It may take 2 trips but a lot closer.
Thanks for the update. :)
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My Berks issued LTCF was expiring. I went to Media (Delaware County) May 31, put in my application and was told to expect to receive a letter in two-three weeks. June 2 the approval letter arrived in the mail.
RLS
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My Berks co permit expiring too.. Mailed in renewal app 23 May. Received call few days later to come & get it. Took care of that on my way to scout camp.
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So, in essence, what all of this means is there is no State of Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit, it is an individual county permit, and the State just goes along with "what ever". The State has no real control of their Permits. Is that right?
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So, in essence, what all of this means is there is no State of Pennsylvania Concealed Carry Permit, it is an individual county permit, and the State just goes along with "what ever". The State has no real control of their Permits. Is that right?
It can get confusing, perhaps complicated.
The state controls the cost of the LTCF. $20.00
The application for License To Carry Firearm is used statewide. The LTCF is administered by the county sheriff. By law, each sheriff is to process the applications. (Philadelphia County is handled by their Police Department) Not all sheriffs comply and refuse to accept applications from non-residents (those not residing in PA. PA residents must apply in the county in which they reside). I have read of the threat of legal action has convinced one sheriff to make an exception to his "Non acceptance of non-resident applications."
Some sheriff's are 2nd A friendly, other are not.
By law, once the application has been submitted, the sheriff has 45 days to approve or disapprove. A bone of contention has been a misreading by some as 45 business days as to the actual 45 days, which is calendar days.
The commonwealth has some control. The sheriffs have some control.
Rick
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Just did my PA renewal permit, gonna try to pick it up today
-previous permit expires 2/5/2024
- applied at the media courthouse (delaware County) on 12/6
- received approval in the mail on 12/18 (was mailed 12/14)
Pretty quick
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That is where I usually go. But it was tough during covid, many would no longer issue them.
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Went to Media few days ago. Out of staters cannot apply on line. Takes two trips but pretty easy. Be advised they require two references even for renewals and they CANNOT be from same household. Hardest part is finding parking in middle of town. Leave ur pocket knife in vehicle or they?ll check it at the entrance. Sign/date application IN PERSON at sheriff?s office, not ahead of time, $20, take ur pic, wait for letter in mail, go back and pick up. Their procedure says less than 45 days to receive reply.
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I don't recall needing referrals, but my trips were for renewals.
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York is one visit. From south east Sussex county choice between one 6 hour round trip over bay bridge ( York) or 2 five hour round trips though Wilmington and Chester PA ( Media)