Allegheny County PA Sheriff's dept

[raljr1]

Satellite locations for concealed carry applications and issuance.

Drove my son downtown to Pittsburgh a couple months ago to get his out-of-state concealed carry permit for PA. He was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

When I hear about what some of you have to go through to get concealed carry permits, this is very surprising, And pleasantly so.

Robert

 

[paplinker]

Great to see. We had the same thing here in Bucks county this past summer.

One of the locations was actually at a gun shop!

 

[BAM-BAM]

Easy Peasy..........for 46 years

 

[Bald1]

Timely subject. I just made the 30 min trip (one way) downtown to pistol permit dept. I paid over $8 to park. Then I paid $5 to add a new revolver to my permit. Then I have to take my coupon back to dealer to pickup my revolver. Typical NY. Make it so expensive and time consuming people won't bother. But I will say this. The employees at the Pistol Permit Dept are very nice and helpful. They know they are there to provide a service. And living in a blue state I appreciate that.

 

[Rob613]

Timely subject. I just made the 30 min trip (one way) downtown to pistol permit dept. I paid over $8 to park. Then I paid $5 to add a new revolver to my permit. Then I have to take my coupon back to dealer to pickup my revolver. Typical NY. Make it so expensive and time consuming people won't bother. But I will say this. The employees at the Pistol Permit Dept are very nice and helpful. They know they are there to provide a service. And living in a blue state I appreciate that.

NY is fun…at least my old county in NY gave me a coupon to carry with me so if I was at a store or show I could take the gun home with me that day.

My PA is out of Centre County, easy in and easy out, no hassle.

 

[ladder13]

Non resident used to be done by mail. Denny Nau out of Centre County was the best.

 

[WR Moore]

When did Allegheny resume issuing non-resident carry permits? Sometime in the 1990s I made the drive up there to renew only to learn they'd quit issuing non-resident permits.

 

[raljr1]

When did Allegheny resume issuing non-resident carry permits? Sometime in the 1990s I made the drive up there to renew only to learn they'd quit issuing non-resident permits.

I cannot answer that, just that my sone did his in November of last year.

 

[target tech]

Non resident used to be done by mail. Denny Nau out of Centre County was the best.

I had one of those 20 years ago when I was living in MN. I just used the satellite at Harwick about a year ago when I moved back to PA from wild and wonderful WV.

 

[Dave Baird]

We have the same service in Butler County under Sheriff Slupe!

 

[6518John]

Easy Peasy..........for 46 years

I can't imagine any state in the US that does not recognize the Bill of Rights. 232 years ago. Buy a gun here, stick it in your pocket and go about your business.

 

[M29since14]

I can't either, but they have. Some of them are learning - slowly. Indiana is one of them. They've learned to read, I guess. Only took a couple hundred plus years.

 

[dockmurgw]

What's a concealed carry permit?

 

[jem102]

I kept up my PA permit after I moved to TN in 1992. Good for 5 years at at time. I got them from Lycoming County as that is where I still have family. Then in 2018 IIRC the sheriff's office put out a statement that they would no longer issue to nonresidents. I don't get back often but my father passed last year so I stopped by the office while in Williamsport and they issued me one. So someplace in that time frame things changed. TN does have reciprocity with PA but I guess I always like having one for old times sake. I don't know about other counties but none of mine ever stated anything about nonresident, just had my TN address.

 

[Jakerin]

Try California. Here, you have to choose which guns you want on a permit and prove ownership. I have three on my permit. Then you have to qualify with each weapon which really doesn't bother me as it's another excuse to go to the range. Of course there's a background check, fingerprints etc and fees too, for the rangemaster, the county and the state. And then do it all over in two years.

 

[smithra_66]

Try California. Here, you have to choose which guns you want on a permit and prove ownership. I have three on my permit. Then you have to qualify with each weapon which really doesn't bother me as it's another excuse to go to the range. Of course there's a background check, fingerprints etc and fees too, for the rangemaster, the county and the state. And then do it all over in two years.

That's crazy.

 

[BAM-BAM]

I've gotten them in 4 Pa. Counties....... gotten easier and easier over time.
I'm on my 10th 5 year license....

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

In Ohio we have Constitutional Carry and permits. I've renewed my permit about 4 times now. That gives me coverage In all the states I travel to except N.J.

In Ohio You permit is no longer required. but the benefit of no background check on purchases is almost priceless!

Before the state started permits, we had "Justifiable Defense". A list of jobs or reasons that allowed CC. The never Defined "Large amount of Cash" was a favorite.

Ivan

 

[Chuck Edwards]

Easy Peasy..........for 46 years

I got mine in June of '89 when I lived in Blair County, then I moved to LA for work in August of '90 and had to wait for this state to pass the law. It was easier in PA then, I have no idea what it's like now. In LA, as a 65+ veteran, it's free except for the required class every five years. We're now a Constitutional Carry state, but I keep the permit current because I often travel.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I took my daughter and then her husband, two different days. They were in & out of the City/County Bldg. before I made it around the block to pick them back up. And that was their first time.
I used one of the Satellite locations the last time on a Saturday. Angel was with me so I hit the remote starter for her A/C. I was back at the car with my permit and Angel already had a couple ladies fawning over her by the car. No tests involved. For $20 every 5 years it's worth it. Most importantly, the Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) Police are the friendliest bunch of
people you'd ever want to meet (Unless you happen to be public relieving yourself; then you're on your own.)

 

[stansdds]

Try California. Here, you have to choose which guns you want on a permit and prove ownership. I have three on my permit. Then you have to qualify with each weapon which really doesn't bother me as it's another excuse to go to the range. Of course there's a background check, fingerprints etc and fees too, for the rangemaster, the county and the state. And then do it all over in two years.

Sounds like California is one of those states where the right to keep and bear arms is reserved for the wealthy and well connected.

 

[ladder13]

………… We're now a Constitutional Carry state, but I keep the permit current because I often travel.

Smart man, with the myriad laws concerning firearms for the time being. Some states still require a permit, and at least one CC state, ND, only allows its own residents CC.
Some don't let non residents carry at all.
That's just the way it is for us travelers.

 

[Jakerin]

Sounds like California is one of those states where the right to keep and bear arms is reserved for the wealthy and well connected.

I wouldn't go that far. It's a 'shall' issue state. You don't have to justify why you want one. One problem may show up in highly populated counties/cities. I happen to live in a low populated rural county. It's easier here than say, SF City/County.

 

[ACORN]

I escaped Alllegheny County a few years back and moved just across the line to Westmoreland County.
Went to the county building in Greensburg and was in and out in 10 minutes tops.

 

[jeffrefrig]

These ten minute permit-receiving times are no stretch of the imaginations at all. I'm not sure about other states' laws but I do believe PA's laws are easy enough to navigate through. We are also given a grace period to renew the permit should we forget; I think it's 6 weeks or similar. It's not a perfect state, or commonwealth, but there sure are some very nice river valleys full of some of the state's most beautious sites.

Edit to add: Beautious is a word in PA.

 

[Eddie Southgate]

I live in two states that have done away with the requirement to be permitted and accepts open or concealed carry . Wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[jem102]

I live in two states that have done away with the requirement to be permitted and accepts open or concealed carry . Wouldn't have it any other way.

Be a little careful in TN. There are some restrictions on the states "Constitutional Carry" that are more limiting than allowed with the enhanced permit.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Sounds like California is one of those states where the right to keep and bear arms is reserved for the wealthy and well connected.

In the 1960s it was mostly to prevent minorities from bearing arms. Of course "push back" occurred so then you had to include everyone except the wealthy and well connected.

Civics 101

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Try California. Here, you have to choose which guns you want on a permit and prove ownership.

You know why you have to prove ownership? I am asking as a Lawman.

Or better yet watch; "The Real Murders of Atlanta", Season 3 Episode 6 - Twice as Deadly. The murderer would have gotten away with it but the lawmen figured the murderer got the 38 revolver from an acquaintance to stage his wife's suicide.