In Pennsylvania, a LTCF ( License to Carry a Firearm ) is required by the state.
Once the citizen passes a background check by the local PD / Sheriff, the background
check card and the LTCF form is taken to the county seat...in Montgomery county, it is
the Norristown Court House...where the form is reviewed and two pictures are taken...
one for the license and one for the file.
The permit is good for 5 years and the laminated card with photo is assembled at
the county seat for $50...cheaper paper versions are available.
There is no requirement for classroom or proficiency training...as it is a shall issue state.
Open carry is allowed without a permit...but as soon as you get into a vehicle without one,
the firearm must be unloaded and secured away from the driver.
Once the citizen passes a background check by the local PD / Sheriff, the background
check card and the LTCF form is taken to the county seat...in Montgomery county, it is
the Norristown Court House...where the form is reviewed and two pictures are taken...
one for the license and one for the file.
The permit is good for 5 years and the laminated card with photo is assembled at
the county seat for $50...cheaper paper versions are available.
There is no requirement for classroom or proficiency training...as it is a shall issue state.
Open carry is allowed without a permit...but as soon as you get into a vehicle without one,
the firearm must be unloaded and secured away from the driver.