Concealed Carry Permit Information

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Concealed Carry Permit Information

Gun permit applications are accepted daily Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 3:55 pm.

No applications will be accepted after 3:55 pm.

Please review the Instructions and download the application below:

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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?