Centre County PA -- Deadline March 31, 2011

[Jake]

Only when I turn it up to "eleven".

[farblue]

Only when I turn it up to "eleven".

Because 11 is one louder...

[SA@YPS]

I wanted to give this one a bump and see if anyone has feedback on getting their PA licenses.

I received a letter from Mercer County Sheriff early last week stating that my licence was ready. I still had to go to the station to get my photo taken and to pick it up. In and out in 5 minutes when I went in.

[farblue]

I wanted to give this one a bump and see if anyone has feedback on getting their PA licenses.

I received a letter from Mercer County Sheriff early last week stating that my licence was ready. I still had to go to the station to get my photo taken and to pick it up. In and out in 5 minutes when I went in.

Did you apply in person for your license? Just curious.

[Joe111]

I just called the Beaver County Sheriffs office and was informed that they DONOT issue non-resident concealed carry permits anymore. She stated that the "new sheriff doesn't do it anymore".

[Starz26]

Does this apply ofr renewals as well?

[mrjam2jab]

I just called the Beaver County Sheriffs office and was informed that they DONOT issue non-resident concealed carry permits anymore. She stated that the "new sheriff doesn't do it anymore".

Did she give a specific reason? I do believe they have to issue to anyone that applies and is not disqualified.

[BobK]

Did she give a specific reason? I do believe they have to issue to anyone that applies and is not disqualified.

IIRC, a PA sheriff decides whether he wants to issue non-resident licenses or not. It is his decision.

[mrjam2jab]

Did she give a specific reason? I do believe they have to issue to anyone that applies and is not disqualified.

IIRC, a PA sheriff decides whether he wants to issue non-resident licenses or not. It is his decision.

Being Shall Issue I don't think they get to make that decision....since it's not prohibited by state statute.

(e) Issuance of license.--
(1) A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed on or about one's person or in a vehicle and shall be issued if, after an investigation not to exceed 45 days, it appears that the applicant is an individual concerning whom no good cause exists to deny the license. A license shall not be issued to any of the following:
(i) An individual whose character and reputation is such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety.
(ii) An individual who has been convicted of an offense under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, No. 64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. [FN1]
(iii) An individual convicted of a crime enumerated in section 6105.
(iv) An individual who, within the past ten years, has been adjudicated delinquent for a crime enumerated in section 6105 or for an offense under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act.
(v) An individual who is not of sound mind or who has ever been committed to a mental institution.
(vi) An individual who is addicted to or is an unlawful user of marijuana or a stimulant, depressant or narcotic drug.
(vii) An individual who is a habitual drunkard.
(viii) An individual who is charged with or has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year except as provided for in section 6123 (relating to waiver of disability or pardons).

(ix) A resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar document to carry a firearm issued by that state if a license is provided for by the laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury under 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(19) (relating to definitions).

I say go visit said sheriff's office and submit the application.

[SA@YPS]

I wanted to give this one a bump and see if anyone has feedback on getting their PA licenses.

I received a letter from Mercer County Sheriff early last week stating that my licence was ready. I still had to go to the station to get my photo taken and to pick it up. In and out in 5 minutes when I went in.

Did you apply in person for your license? Just curious.

No, I applied with a mail-in application. I believe as of mid August, you now have to apply in person.

[farblue]

I received a letter from Mercer County Sheriff early last week stating that my licence was ready. I still had to go to the station to get my photo taken and to pick it up. In and out in 5 minutes when I went in.

Did you apply in person for your license? Just curious.

No, I applied with a mail-in application. I believe as of mid August, you now have to apply in person.

Thank you. I'm off this coming Monday, I'll probably be taking a ride up that way and see what I can do.

[Starz26]

Any info on if they will renew by mail?

[conn-e-rot]

I spoke to a woman at the Centre County Sheriff's office last week and she stated that you have to come to their office in person and that no other county was issuing out of state permits however the day before the Crawford County Sheriff's office told me that they do renew out of state permits.

[Freddie]

Can anyone remember what part you have to send back? I remember when I received my license, there was a note in the envelope that mentioned signing and returning a copy of the license I believe? I was organizing some of my personal records and stumbled across part of my license. I'm wondering if I forgot to return part of it...

[pleasantguywhopacks]

Can anyone remember what part you have to send back? I remember when I received my license, there was a note in the envelope that mentioned signing and returning a copy of the license I believe? I was organizing some of my personal records and stumbled across part of my license. I'm wondering if I forgot to return part of it...

You send back two bottom signed copies. You keep the top coppy and can copy it for more dups if you wish.