Within the state of Pennsylvania to carry a concealed weapon you are required to obtain a License to Carry Firearms. This is a process wherein you go to the county sheriff's department and fill out the application and pay a nominal fee. In Erie county the process is simple. You are "required to have a valid Pennsylvania state drivers license, the fee is $26.00, and at that time they will take a photo of you." ("Erie county sheriff's,") After you complete these steps the sheriff's office will begin their investigative process.
The process itself has a time limit of 45 days for completion, but can be completed sooner. During this time they check that the applicant has not lost their right to carry "in accordance with 18 PA C.S. section 6109." ("Carrying firearms in," ) If any violations are found then they will be denied the license. In addition if the applicant's reputation or character is in question they may deny the applicant.
Should the applicant be approved to carry in a concealed capacity they will be issued a license. "This is valid for 5 years, unless revoked sooner." ("§ 33.115. pennsylvania," 2001) This could be due to misuse or related criminal conduct. In all the original plus two copies will be in existence. The original is given to the licensee, the first copy sent to the Pennsylvania State Police, and the second copy is kept on file with the issuing authority. They retain this copy for a period of six years.
Still the license to carry, does not mean you can go and buy a firearm. All individuals are still required to go through the standard background check for purchase.
§ 33.115. pennsylvania license to carry firearms. (2001, February 23). Retrieved from http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/037/chapter33/s33.115.html
Carrying firearms in pennsylvania. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=4451&&PageID=462424&level=2&css=L2&mode=2
Erie county sheriff's department. Retrieved from http://eriecountygov.org/sheriff/divisions/firearms.aspx
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