Concealed Carry Permit Information

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ATTENTION

The Lehigh County Sheriff's Office will be resuming normal License to Carry Firearms operation on Monday, June 7, 2021. Starting at 8:00am on Monday, our office will be accepting applications Monday - Friday from 8:00am- 3:55pm.

The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits which expired on March 19,2020 or later have been extended to July 15, 2021. The extension is necessary due to the closure of some county courthouses and sheriff's offices, as well as other protective measures being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. A copy of the press release can be viewed at the below link.

Press Release

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Concealed Carry Permit Information

Please review the Instructions and download the application below:

Instructions

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Firearms License Frequently Asked Questions



What is the definition of a "firearm"? Is a short barrel rifle (SBR) or short barrel shotgun (SBS) considered a "firearm"? Is a black powder gun considered a firearm? If I would like to carry an Antique Firearm concealed or in my vehicle, must I still possess a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms? Who is ineligible to obtain a PA License to Carry Firearms? How long will it take to get my PA License to Carry Firearms? My License expires soon. How soon can I apply for a renewal? If I possess a PA License to Carry Firearms and wish to purchase a firearm, why is the dealer still performing a background check on me? Can I carry my firearm concealed in my vehicle? I want to carry my firearm concealed or in my vehicle, but I don't have my Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms on me. Is this OK? Since my hunting rifle/shotgun is not considered a firearm, am I allowed to carry it loaded in my vehicle when not hunting? Can I carry my firearm concealed outside of Pennsylvania? If I get stopped by a law enforcement officer and I am carrying a concealed firearm, what should I do? Where can I not carry my firearm at all in Pennsylvania? I want to hunt with a revolver or a single shot style firearm. What must I do? I want to carry a firearm, such as an automatic-style pistol, for self-defense while hunting or even archery hunting. Am I allowed to do so? What must I do to get a replacement License if my License was lost, stolen or accidentally destroyed? I have never been convicted of a crime, but yet I have been denied a PA License to Carry Firearms. Why? Who does not need a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to be able to carry a firearm in Pennsylvania?