Where to Apply for Out of State Carry Near Pittsburgh PA?

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Greetings All,

I have CCW from Wisconsin and will be in the Pittsburgh area this Wednesday. I'm looking for recommendations for where to go to apply for a non-resident Pennsylvania CCW. Anywhere from New Castle to Greensburg would be fine (lets just say 1 hour drive from Pittsburgh).

I believe that it is police stations that process CCW in PA? I think it would make sense to find a place that isn't so busy they would not want to deal with it but isn't so small they don't normally do CCW.

Thanks much for the help!
 
It's the sheriff's office unless you're in a "city of the first class." Google the PAFOA and see what you can find. I just applied for my non-resident PA permit last week in Erie County, as I live in OH and it was the easiest to get to. Besides being legal in PA, I also add Texas, Georgia, and Wisconsin to my list of states.
 
You're O.K. in PA with a Wisconsin permit

Goon said:
Greetings All,

I have CCW from Wisconsin and will be in the Pittsburgh area this Wednesday. I'm looking for recommendations for where to go to apply for a non-resident Pennsylvania CCW. Anywhere from New Castle to Greensburg would be fine (lets just say 1 hour drive from Pittsburgh).

I believe that it is police stations that process CCW in PA? I think it would make sense to find a place that isn't so busy they would not want to deal with it but isn't so small they don't normally do CCW.

Thanks much for the help!
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You are 100% incorrect regarding issuance of non resident licenses to carry firearms, but no matter. Your Wisconsin license is recognized here in the Keystone State
 
Goon said:
Greetings All,

I have CCW from Wisconsin and will be in the Pittsburgh area this Wednesday. I'm looking for recommendations for where to go to apply for a non-resident Pennsylvania CCW. Anywhere from New Castle to Greensburg would be fine (lets just say 1 hour drive from Pittsburgh).

I believe that it is police stations that process CCW in PA? I think it would make sense to find a place that isn't so busy they would not want to deal with it but isn't so small they don't normally do CCW.

Thanks much for the help!
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I can say for a fact that Mercer county, Butler County and Lawrence County in PA will not issue a non-resident permit. I live in Medina, Oh and travel to PA and tried all three counties only to be denied. I finally drove to Erie county, made application on a Friday and had my permit in hand the following Wednesday. Now that is service! Bear in mind that OH will not honor a PA permit either.
 
Thanks for the quick information.

The reason I need a PA CCW is to get reciprocity in a few states I have friends/family in (Virginia for example). Virginia has open carry but I would like the option to conceal as well. And since I will be in PA anyway I would like to apply.
 
Goon said:
Thanks for the quick information.

The reason I need a PA CCW is to get reciprocity in a few states I have friends/family in (Virginia for example). Virginia has open carry but I would like the option to conceal as well. And since I will be in PA anyway I would like to apply.
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goon, check out this link as it will show the counties closest to Pittsburgh (Allegheny county) for some options. Google sheriff's office "X" county and you can get some good information. As mentioned, the three counties above Pittsburgh are a no go so you may want to try those to the south and east as possibilities or the Pittsburgh police department.

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forgot the link!
 
I got my PA non-resident permit last year from WESTMORELAND County, just southeast of PBG. I had to stop at the courthouse to process/pick it up, since they now have your pic on them. Originally (like 7 years ago), they were strictly mail order, printed on NCR paper, and you got the BOTTOM of 3 copies copy which was almost illegible..
Sheriff Held wanted to meet me to ask why I wanted the permit. Simple - self protection. I think he just wanted to see how I was dressed (not a gang-banger). He approved it and I walked out with the permit.
 
You now have to apply in person, and they take your picture at time of application. I was told they'd mail it to me when done.
 
Westmoreland County (Greensburg) looks like a good option. I'm also considering Fayette County (Uniontown). Westmoreland is a bit closer to where I will be.
 
OK, I'm posting a follow up so anyone who finds this thread will know my experience.

I went to the "gun permits" office in Westmoreland. When I arrived an officer asked me to fill out the standard Pennsylvania application form as expected. After this was completed they took my drivers license and resident CCW card and Xeroxed them.

What surprised me was that I was then given a notepad and told to write a letter to Sheriff Held explaining why I was applying for a gun permit for Westmoreland County. After giving them the hand written letter and $20 they then took a photo.

I was told that the Sheriff was not in. He would do a background check and if approved it would be mailed to me inside of two weeks.
 
Goon said:
OK, I'm posting a follow up so anyone who finds this thread will know my experience.

I went to the "gun permits" office in Westmoreland. When I arrived an officer asked me to fill out the standard Pennsylvania application form as expected. After this was completed they took my drivers license and resident CCW card and Xeroxed them.

What surprised me was that I was then given a notepad and told to write a letter to Sheriff Held explaining why I was applying for a gun permit for Westmoreland County. After giving them the hand written letter and $20 they then took a photo.

I was told that the Sheriff was not in. He would do a background check and if approved it would be mailed to me inside of two weeks.
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Congrats... I hadn't gotten to this post until after I posted the Allegheny Co. info.
 
Goon said:
OK, I'm posting a follow up so anyone who finds this thread will know my experience.

I went to the "gun permits" office in Westmoreland. When I arrived an officer asked me to fill out the standard Pennsylvania application form as expected. After this was completed they took my drivers license and resident CCW card and Xeroxed them.

What surprised me was that I was then given a notepad and told to write a letter to Sheriff Held explaining why I was applying for a gun permit for Westmoreland County. After giving them the hand written letter and $20 they then took a photo.

I was told that the Sheriff was not in. He would do a background check and if approved it would be mailed to me inside of two weeks.
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Jon Held is a personal friend of mine, and I worked hard on his campaign. Sherriffs here in PA are elected officials. You must have behaved very well, as out of State Licenses to Carry Firearms can be a real pain in the ass. Indeed, if memory serves, the Sherriff's deputy could have put you through the whole nine yards, i.e., fill out an application, provide two references not related to you, wait 45 days for an approval post card, and return in person to the Sherriffs office to pay for your License and have it issued to you. Jon is real straight shooter, pun intended, and I'd say his office went well above the "shall issue" requirements in PA statute. I've been following this thread, so please do post when you receive your License to Carry Firearms. Again, you must be one hell of a guy, and you obviously impressed the issuing office. Good job.
 
Thanks, I also thought the officers and staff were very respectful and professional and treated myself and the other applicants with courtesy. So far the process for Wisconsin and Pennsylvania has been a positive experience.
 
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