Pennsylvannia pistol permit

[Gizmo285]

I just had a very pleasurable experience acquiring a self defense Pistol Permit from PA. I have had an unrestricted NY  license for 38 years and decided to try for a PA license because of the reciprocy for the many states it entails. I went online, d/loaded the application kit and filled it out along with 2 character references. They said it had to be delivered in person so onward I trudged to Mckean County and handed the sheriff my permit application. I handed her my NYS permit and drivers license along with my application. She said to take a seat outside the office. After about 10 minutes she said to come in and she needed 20 dollars. I gave her a check and she said she doesn't take NYS checks with a sneer so I paid cash. She said to stand in the square on the floor and the next thing I know I was being photographed. The permit was printed out on a laminated card like NYS'  and states Self Defense. She said thanks and it is good for 5 years. I was pleasantly surprised they didn't call the references or anything and I was issued a carry permit on the spot in less than 1/2 hr.  Definitely a problem in this Cuomo state. Just thought I would give a heads up......

[Zem18]

Good for you and congrats. I have been reading up on it as well and is much easier than our own state for sure.