Gun Laws and Concealed Carry Reciprocity in Pennsylvania - Concealed Coalition
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Q: Does Pennsylvania recognize constitutional carry? basically, does Pennsylvania allow you to carry a gun without a permit?
A: No, unfortunately, constitutional carry is illegal in Pennsylvania.
Q: Does Pennsylvania allow open carry of guns?
A: Any person 18 years or older who is legally permitted to carry a firearm may open carry. An LCF (for residents) or a license or permit from a reciprocating state (for nonresidents) is required to open carry or carry in a vehicle in Philadelphia.
Q: Is concealed carry legal in Pennsylvania?
A: Pennsylvania residents in possession of their LCF may CC in the state, as can nonresidents with a license or permit from a reciprocating state. This out-of-state qualification also authorizes nonresidents to seek their Pennsylvania LCF while in the state.
Q: How many states recognize my Pennsylvania Permit?
A: Twenty states recognize full reciprocity in Pennsylvania and ten states recognize reciprocity with restrictions in Pennsylvania.
Q: What is the legal age for handgun purchase and a concealed carry permit in Pennsylvania?
A: The minimum age is 21 years old.
Q: Can you concealed carry weapons other than handguns in Pennsylvania with a concealed carry license?
A: A license to carry firearms is issued to carry a firearm concealed on one’s person or in a vehicle within this Commonwealth. Any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his person except in his place of abode or fixed place of business without a valid and lawfully issued license commits a felony of the third degree.
Q: Is it legal to buy or use chemical spray or pepper spray in Pennsylvania?
A: There are no laws prohibiting Pennsylvania residents from carry pepper spray. However, residents may not carry in select areas, such as schools and courthouses.
Q: Does Pennsylvania have magazine capacity restrictions for handguns?
A: Nope, there are no magazine restrictions.
Q: Does Pennsylvania have ammunition restrictions?
A: The possession of armor-piercing or Teflon-coated ammunition is prohibited while committing or attempting to commit a crime.
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