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If you already have an NJ permit to carry then you can apply in certain Pennsylvania counties to obtain a PA license to carry firearms. Not all PA counties issue to non-residents and some counties allow walk ins while others require appointments. Some even allow online applications but still require you to come in to pay the $20 bucks and pick up your permit.
The following links are not all inclusive but simply a starting point for anyone wishing to get their PA LTCF.
Delaware County - is accepting non-residents with an NJ ptc
Update: Effective April 1st, 2023 out of state applicants will not be accepted online. Out of state applicants must apply in person at our office. Failure to comply will result in a withdrawal of your application and a loss of processing fees.
Pike County pdf Pike County sheriff is now accepting online applications from non-residents - no more emailing of pdf's. You still need to set up an appointment to get photographed, pay $20.00 and pick up your license to carry. Click through the following link and you'll see the non-resident info: Pike County
Monroe County - wants application notarized by NJ police that issued the NJ PTC Will start accepting online applications on Oct. 30th, 2023 from non-residents with unrestricted permits from their home state.
Luzerne County - issues to out of state residents according to their website.
Wayne County - must have unrestricted license from your home state.
All PA county sheriffs - asterisk next to county indicates they (may?) issue to non residents - call to make sure
Feel free to add other PA counties that will issue to NJ residents with a PTC.
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Monroe County with updated info
Luzerne County added (3/12/23)
Wayne County added (3/13/23)
Shall Not Be InfringedSo it looks like Berks doesn't accept out of County applications online. Unless I am missing something, there doesn't appear to be a paper application available to fill out ahead of time. Anyone know if you just fill out the form in person?
Individuals who are 21 years of age or older and are NOT Pennsylvania residents may apply for a license by submitting a completed Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to any Pennsylvania County Sheriff’s office along with the required fee. A Pennsylvania license cannot be issued to a resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar document to carry a firearm issued by their home state if a license is provided for by the laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury.
View QuotePikes County looks like they accept via email, and is relatively close. So maybe I'll just go there.
NorCal_LEO Callsign "Scallywag"Sorry to hear that about Berks. Their page has conflicting info. How about giving them a call to make sure - 610.478.6240 Ext. 3265.
I'll update my original post.
Carrying Firearms in Pennsylvania: must meet ALL requirementsTo Apply for a License to Carry Permit at the Berks County Sheriff's Office, the applicant must:
be a citizen or a naturalized citizen;
be twenty-one (21) years of age;
be a resident of Berks County;
Individuals who are 21 years of age or older and are NOT Pennsylvania residents may apply for a license by submitting a completed Application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms to any Pennsylvania County Sheriff's office along with the required fee. A Pennsylvania license cannot be issued to a resident of another state who does not possess a current license or permit or similar document to carry a firearm issued by their home state if a license is provided for by the laws of that state, as published annually in the Federal Register by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms of the Department of the Treasury.
Guess the Berks County sheriff doesn't want to be bothered.
Monroe County will issue to non-residents: eta: Not sure if they will issue or not
NON-RESIDENT LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS
Shall Not Be InfringedOriginally Posted By Demeroma:
Sorry to hear that about Berks. Their page has conflicting info. How about giving them a call to make sure - 610.478.6240 Ext. 3265.
I'll update my original post.
Guess the Berks County sheriff doesn't want to be bothered.
Monroe County will issue to non-residents:
View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Demeroma:
Sorry to hear that about Berks. Their page has conflicting info. How about giving them a call to make sure - 610.478.6240 Ext. 3265.
I'll update my original post.
Guess the Berks County sheriff doesn't want to be bothered.
Monroe County will issue to non-residents:
I just sent my app to Monroe County. Before I just read your update above that they are not accepting applications.
I guess I'll wait for them to reject it before applying elsewhere.
It's kind of insane, here is the text from their website. It seems like it could not be more clear that they do accept them. Sigh, government.
NON-RESIDENT LICENSE TO CARRY FIREARMS
*** Monroe County is currently accepting applications for NON-RESIDENT License to Carry Firearms. Please do not call the office inquiring about non- resident applications. Follow the instructions below to ensure you are submitting a complete application. ***
In order to apply for a non-resident, conceal carry permit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you must possess a UNRESTRICTED conceal carry permit in the state that you reside in full-time.
In order to apply for a Non-Resident License to Carry Firearms, you must submit the following:
1. Completed application for a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms. All pages must be returned! Failure to return all pages of the application will result in your application being rejected or filed as incomplete.
2. Copy of valid Driver’s License (front and back).
3. Copy of valid unrestricted Conceal Carry Permit from the state in which you reside in (front and back).
4. If your conceal carry permit refers to see a court order, you MUST include a copy of the court order.
You may submit the application along with any supporting documents via mail, e-mail or dropping it off at the drop-box located at the main entrance of the Monroe County Courthouse.
You may submit the application along with any supporting documents via mail, e-mail or dropping it off at the drop-box located at the main entrance of the Monroe County Courthouse.
NorCal_LEO Callsign "Scallywag"Updated op with a pdf from handgun law of all PA county sheriffs - those with an * have non-resident info. Call before going to make sure they will issue.
Shall Not Be InfringedGot a call from Monroe County Sherriff on my request for non-resident PA LTCF permit. They are sending a "packet of applications" that need to be notarized by the agency that issued the permit. I suspect this is not a great avenue for satisfaction. Presumably this is coming via snail mail. I may just bounce this to a different county.
NorCal_LEO Callsign "Scallywag"Originally Posted By KnuckleSandwich:
Got a call from Monroe County Sherriff on my request for non-resident PA LTCF permit. They are sending a "packet of applications" that need to be notarized by the agency that issued the permit. I suspect this is not a great avenue for satisfaction. Presumably this is coming via snail mail. I may just bounce this to a different county.
So Monroe does issue non-resident permits. I'll update the op to reflect that.
Good idea about going to another county. I hear Pike and Delaware are the ones to go to. Delaware accepts online applications but may take a few days before you get the call to pick up the license. Pike accepts online apps as well but they also take walk-ins which can take several minutes to an hour if they're busy but you'll get the license the same day. Call before you go to verify.
If and when I ever get my NJ ptc, I'll probably go to Pike, not that it's closer to me than Delaware but they give same day service.
eta: I forgot to add York county. It's also friendly to NJ PTC holders.
Shall Not Be InfringedWell, I sent over my application to Pike County. They responded within an hour and I'm all set with an appointment next week. Crazy how starkly different the responses were.
NorCal_LEO Callsign "Scallywag"Originally Posted By KnuckleSandwich:
Well, I sent over my application to Pike County. They responded within an hour and I'm all set with an appointment next week. Crazy how starkly different the responses were.
Good to hear just make sure to leave your pocket knife, cellphone and smartwatch in the car before entering the building to pick up your permit.
Let us know how it goes next week.
Originally Posted By Demeroma:
Good to hear just make sure to leave your pocket knife, cellphone and smartwatch in the car before entering the building to pick up your permit.
Let us know how it goes next week.
Haha, yeah. The person I spoke with on the phone had a pretty long list of things not to bring. Maybe I'll show up in my tightie whities just to be sure.
Looks like you can carry in your car in PA on your NJ PTC or any other state ccw permit.
If you get out of the car you must open carry or leave the gun in the car.
I'll do just that when I drive up to get my PA license, that's if I ever get my NJ PTC.
Originally Posted By Demeroma:
Looks like you can carry in your car in PA on your NJ PTC or any other state ccw permit.
If you get out of the car you must open carry or leave the gun in the car.
Yes, everywhere except Philly ("city of the first class"). In Philly, open carry requires a LTCF, or recognized reciprocal license/permit from another state.
So. just stay out of Philadelphia, and you'll be a better person for it
Not an exclusive PA video but lots of info about the costs associated with applying for different non-resident permits.
$7184.00 to Carry in 44 States & Washington D.C.
Jan 26, 2023
My Wife and I have Carry Permits from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Utah, Florida, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
I wanted to add more details in this section but YouTube limits me to 5000 characters in the Description.
Resident Maryland Cost $1190.00
Online Application $75 x2
16 Hour Class $350 x2 (This can vary)
Live Scan Fingerprints - MUST BE TAKEN IN MARYLAND $60 x2 (This can vary)
Live Fire Qualification Ammunition cost $35 x 2 (This can vary)
Travel Expenses for Class and Live Scan Fingerprints $150 (This can vary)
Non Resident Pennsylvania Cost $104.00
Online Application $27 x2 (Each County has their own process)
Must have Home State/Resident Carry Permit
Must schedule appointment to get photo taken and to pick up Permit in person
Travel/Toll/Parking cost to drive to go pickup Permit $50 (This can vary)
Non Resident Washington D.C. Cost $1260.00
Paper Application $110 x2 (Photo and Fingerprints included)
16 Hour Class $350 x2
Must schedule appointment to submit application at MPDC Headquarters.
Live Fire Qualification Ammunition Cost $45 x2
Travel/Toll/Parking cost for Class and trip to D.C. $250
Non Resident Florida Cost $299.00
Paper Application or Online Application $87 x2
Training $0 (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied this Requirement, but the required class could vary from $30 to $350)
Live Scan Fingerprints on FL Card or Ink Fingerprints on FL Card $30 x2
Passport Photo $10 x2
Postage/insurance for Application $15 (This can vary)
Travel Cost for Fingerprints and Passport Photo. $30
Non Resident Utah Cost $371.00
Paper Application $63 x2
4 Hour Utah Class $75 x2 (This can vary)
Fingerprints $10 (This can vary)
Passport Photo $10 x2 (This can vary)
Postage/insurance $15
Travel/Expenses for Class $50 (This can vary)
Non Resident Connecticut Cost $610.00
Application $70 x2
Online Background Check and Fingerprint Processing Fees (Called CCHRS) $87 x2
Paper Application must be Notarized $0 x2 (This can vary)
Training Class $75 x2
Classes accepted are: 1) NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting; or 2) NRA Basic Pistol Shooting
Training Class must be taken within one year of application
Live Scan Fingerprints on CT Card or Ink Fingerprints on CT Card $30 x2 (This can vary)
Passport Photo $10 x2 (This can vary)
Ammunition Cost $25 x2
Self-addressed stamped envelope $0.50 x2
Postage/Insurance $15 (This can vary)
Non Resident Massachusetts Cost $1276.00
Paper Application $100 x2
Payment must be a Bank Check or Certified Check
Training Required - Massachusetts Basic Handgun Class (MA LTC002 Class) $100 x2 (May vary)
In person interview/photo/prints in Chelsea Massachusetts x2 (Our interviews were scheduled 110 days after the MSP received our Application)
Ammunition Cost $25 x2
Self-Addressed stamped envelope $0.50 x2
Postage/Insurance $15 (May vary)
Travel/Expenses to MA Certified Instructor in Wilmington, DE $60 (May vary)
Travel/toll/parking/hotel cost to go to Massachusetts $750 (May vary)
Non Resident New Jersey Cost: $788.00
NOTE: This process has changed due to recent legislation.
Paper Application $50 x2
Money Order Only for payment
Class to show familiarity with safe handling and use of Handguns $50 x2 (Cost can vary)
IdentoGo Live Scan Fingerprints $61 x2 (Add $39 x2 for IdentoGo not taken in NJ).
(4) 1.5"x1.5" Passport Photos. (Request Argentine Passport size or 38mm x 38mm) $34 x2
The County I applied to mandated an IN PERSON appearance at to submit the Application, another IN PERSON appearance at Salem County Court/Judge, and a final IN PERSON appearance to pick up the Permit.
Live Fire Qualification Ammunition cost is $35 x2 (This can vary)
Travel/Expenses for Class/Live Fire, Live Scan, and 3 trips to New Jersey (1 application drop off, 2 court appearance, and 3 permit pickup) $250 (This can vary)
Non Resident Maine Cost $155.00
Paper Application $60 x2
Handgun/Safety Training $ (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied this Requirement)
Passport Photo $10 x2
Postage/Insurance $15
Non Resident Rhode Island (Depending on Town) Cost $930.00
Varies from Town to Town. East Greenwich was $40 x2
Application and references for my Town must be Notarized
Training Required: (Both 1 &2)
1) NRA Basic Class $0 (Our Maryland & D.C. Classes Satisfied the Basic Training Requirements)
2) NRA Instructor must qualify the applicant @ 75 , 30 Shots, on Army L Target. Applicants MUST score 195 or better. (This test can be extremely difficult for casual shooters) $50 x2
Live Fire Ammunition cost $25 x2 (This can vary)
Travel/expenses for live fire qualification $50
Travel/toll/parking/hotel cost to drive to Rhode Island $650 (This can vary per Department as mentioned above)
Non Resident New Hampshire Cost $215.00
Paper Application $100 x2
Postage/Insurance $15
