PA Pistol License

Renewed my PA CCW yesterday. $20 and 20 minutes, but it was all dudes this time. :'(

Oh well, $20 is $20. We were all smiling in the end.

Iykwim.

vanderblack said:

I picked up my VA non res permit a month ago. It can be done all through the mail. The cost is a little steep at $100 but it adds a couple of states out west that PA does not cover. Interestingly, a PA permit covers VA but VA does not cover PA. The VA permit takes a couple of months to process. Still, its a short trip to the mailbox. It also requires an approved safety course that can be taken online.

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...but; you still don't have PA.

vanderblack said:

I picked up my VA non res permit a month ago. It can be done all through the mail. The cost is a little steep at $100 but it adds a couple of states out west that PA does not cover. Interestingly, a PA permit covers VA but VA does not cover PA. The VA permit takes a couple of months to process. Still, its a short trip to the mailbox. It also requires an approved safety course that can be taken online.

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You do realize that NR permits are not required in VA?...

Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit Reciprocity and Recognition

As of July 1, 2016, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.014, the holder of a valid concealed handgun or concealed weapon permit or license issued by another state(1) may carry a concealed handgun in Virginia provided all of the below conditions are met:

1. The holder of such permit or license is at least 21 years of age.
2. The permit or license holder carries a valid photo-identification issued by a government agency of any state or by the U.S. Department of Defense or U.S. Department of State.
3. The holder displays the permit or license and the government issued photo-identification upon demand by a law-enforcement officer.
4. The permit or license holder has not previously had a Virginia concealed handgun permit revoked.

Although the law requires Virginia to grant recognition to all states that issue permits, those states may not authorize Virginia permit holders to possess a firearm in their state.
Prior to traveling citizens should contact a representative of the state they intend to travel through to determine if that state will recognize their Virginia resident or non-resident concealed carry permit, or visit that state’s website for guidance.


1§ 1-245. State. "State," when applied to a part of the United States, includes any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands.

Yes, I know a non res is not needed in Virginia, but having it allows me to carry in states other than Va and a couple of states that the PA permit does not cover. My wife and I are retiring soon and plan to travel the country. I would like to cover as many states as legally possible.

Well I’m going to Scranton pa tmrw to renew my ccw. Thing is I don’t have a carry from nyc. I showed my Utah in 2014 and they signed off on it. Who wants to bet I get screwed on the renewal lol.

Automan21 said:

Well I’m going to Scranton pa tmrw to renew my ccw. Thing is I don’t have a carry from nyc. I showed my Utah in 2014 and they signed off on it. Who wants to bet I get screwed on the renewal lol.

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I'd call first.

masterswimmer said:

I'd call first.

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Well I’m taking a ride up there with my buddy who has a CT carry. I told him it was $20 and he was like ok let’s go lol.
I also have a non res from CT as well.
It’s still gonna be a nice little ride though.

Here now at Lackawanna
Got screwed. No renewal without carry from home state/county.
And they kept my original PA carry license.
Fucking hate NYC

Automan21 said:

Here now at Lackawanna
Got screwed. No renewal without carry from home state/county.
And they kept my original PA carry license.
Fucking hate NYC

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It just started in NYC... This whole state will leave a foul taste in your mouth, that won't go away until you leave! Sorry to hear it didn't go well.

Automan21 said:

Here now at Lackawanna
Got screwed. No renewal without carry from home state/county.
And they kept my original PA carry license.
Fucking hate NYC

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How much time did you lose on your former PA license? When was it due to expire?

Only about a week and a half

Not a good outcome either way. At least you didn't attempt renewal 11 months early.