Clarification On Pa. CCW criteria please

Trago · February 12, 2010, 06:48 AM

some input on CCW law in PA please?, my youngest son, an avid hunter and shooter has purchased long guns for hunting, revolvers and semis for target shooting etc. etc. Never a problem, yet he recently made application for his concealed carry permit and was denied, we're waiting to find out the whys and wherefores, albeit, he was a problematic child, he never had a conviction. He requested that I try and find out if the same criteria need be met to simply purchase a weapon as is met for CCW. Any and all input would be most greatly appreciated, he is quite upset about this as he's big on the constitution and quite proud of his beliefs, integrity, and his union electrician staus. I thankyou all, I actually detest computers but sure seem to be able to get lost for hours on end reading this Forum. Thanks Again......Trago

blume357 · February 12, 2010, 07:28 AM

take a little more effort than you expect.

I don't know the actual specifics for getting a permit in PA, even though I have a non resident one. I suspect the problem was the background check... which more than likely was a government snafu....

a denial can be much like the 'no' in insurance.... from their standpoint there is no harm is saying no... lots of people just go away then and don't take the next step.

tell him if he really wants this then he needs to go for it... it takes time but he will be pleased with himself in the end.

C Philip · February 12, 2010, 09:23 AM

It could have been something as simple as filling out the application incorrectly. If he doesn't have a criminal record (make sure you give your social security number to avoid background check mistakes due to similar names), it could also be that the references he listed gave him an unfavorable review when they were called by the sheriff office. You have to list three non family member references from the same county you live in. If he listed some neighbors and was a "problem child" they might have told the sheriff such. Try to fill it out again being sure not to make any errors and list references that you can trust to speak favorably of your character.

Trago · February 12, 2010, 12:02 PM

his query : Is the same criteria used or need be met to buy a firearm as is used to procure a concealed carry permit? I thankyou again...: {In Pennsylvania}

rwilson452 · February 12, 2010, 03:52 PM

I would suggest you try PAFOA.ORG They can be very helpful in this area.

blume357 · February 13, 2010, 08:49 AM

like I said,.... I bet it won't be a problem... just takes a little more time.

February 12, 2010, 06:48 AM	#1
Trago Member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 19	Clarification On Pa. CCW criteria please some input on CCW law in PA please?, my youngest son, an avid hunter and shooter has purchased long guns for hunting, revolvers and semis for target shooting etc. etc. Never a problem, yet he recently made application for his concealed carry permit and was denied, we're waiting to find out the whys and wherefores, albeit, he was a problematic child, he never had a conviction. He requested that I try and find out if the same criteria need be met to simply purchase a weapon as is met for CCW. Any and all input would be most greatly appreciated, he is quite upset about this as he's big on the constitution and quite proud of his beliefs, integrity, and his union electrician staus. I thankyou all, I actually detest computers but sure seem to be able to get lost for hours on end reading this Forum. Thanks Again......Trago

February 12, 2010, 07:28 AM	#2
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	Tell him to not over react, somethings that you really want take a little more effort than you expect. I don't know the actual specifics for getting a permit in PA, even though I have a non resident one. I suspect the problem was the background check... which more than likely was a government snafu.... a denial can be much like the 'no' in insurance.... from their standpoint there is no harm is saying no... lots of people just go away then and don't take the next step. tell him if he really wants this then he needs to go for it... it takes time but he will be pleased with himself in the end.

February 12, 2010, 12:02 PM	#4
Trago Member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 19	thank thankyou but......... his query : Is the same criteria used or need be met to buy a firearm as is used to procure a concealed carry permit? I thankyou again...: {In Pennsylvania}

February 12, 2010, 03:52 PM	#5
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,647	I would suggest you try PAFOA.ORG They can be very helpful in this area. __________________ USNRET '61-'81

February 13, 2010, 08:49 AM	#6
blume357 Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 3,943	good call rwilson.... folks who are familiar with PA specifics can be most helpful like I said,.... I bet it won't be a problem... just takes a little more time.

February 12, 2010, 09:23 AM	#3
C Philip Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 784	It could have been something as simple as filling out the application incorrectly. If he doesn't have a criminal record (make sure you give your social security number to avoid background check mistakes due to similar names), it could also be that the references he listed gave him an unfavorable review when they were called by the sheriff office. You have to list three non family member references from the same county you live in. If he listed some neighbors and was a "problem child" they might have told the sheriff such. Try to fill it out again being sure not to make any errors and list references that you can trust to speak favorably of your character.