Open carry HANDGUN in PA on public property?
Am I allowed to carry openly in PA, specifically, on public or state owned land? I researched it online but I am still unsure. I think I can also carry if I am engaged in hunting, fishing, or trapping. So I think that means if I am legally fishing I can carry my pistol open?
I want to carry it while hiking and more specifically, while fishing. None of the places I go are very accessible and I rarely even see other people. Please help.
I want to carry it while hiking and more specifically, while fishing. None of the places I go are very accessible and I rarely even see other people. Please help.
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For hunting, trapping and fishing you either need a LTC or a sportsman's permit.
You can get both at your county courthouse. Hunting, trapping and fishing is a highly regulated activity and is not covered under the open carry law.0 -
I did have a Sportsmens permit at one time, but as I remember it, I only needed one to carry while hunting/fishing/trapping because I was not yet 21. So I'm not sure if that applies or not. I am properly licensed to fish. I agree, I should just get CC, but I don't have one at this time, yet. 0 -
You still need the sportsman's permit. It has nothing to do with age. 0 -
Read it for yourself.
http://reference.pafoa.org/statutes/PA/18/II/G/61/A/6106/firearms-not-to-be-carried-without-a-license/
Sportsman's firearm permit.--
(1) Before any exception shall be granted under paragraph (b)(9) or (10) of this section to any person 18 years of age or older licensed to hunt, trap or fish or who has been issued a permit relating to hunting dogs, such person shall, at the time of securing his hunting, furtaking or fishing license or any time after such license has been issued, secure a sportsman's firearm permit from the county treasurer. The sportsman's firearm permit shall be issued immediately and be valid throughout this Commonwealth for a period of five years from the date of issue for any legal firearm, when carried in conjunction with a valid hunting, furtaking or fishing license or permit relating to hunting dogs. The sportsman's firearm permit shall be in triplicate on a form to be furnished by the Pennsylvania State Police. The original permit shall be delivered to the person, and the first copy thereof, within seven days, shall be forwarded to the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police by the county treasurer. The second copy shall be retained by the county treasurer for a period of two years from the date of expiration. The county treasurer shall be entitled to collect a fee of not more than $6 for each such permit issued, which shall include the cost of any official form. The Pennsylvania State Police may recover from the county treasurer the cost of any such form, but may not charge more than $1 for each official permit form furnished to the county treasurer.
(2) Any person who sells or attempts to sell a sportsman's firearm permit for a fee in excess of that amount fixed under this subsection commits a summary offense.0 -
RobOz: I think the question is about open carry in PA, rather than about hunting/fishing.
I think the answer is that open carry is generally legal in PA, except in some government buildings, near schools, etc. Also, Philadelphia may be an exception (?).
Don't know if there are state resident requirements/impacts (e.g., can a resident of another state open carry in PA?).0 -
quote:Originally posted by lpaalp
RobOz: I think the question is about open carry in PA, rather than about hunting/fishing.
I think the answer is that open carry is generally legal in PA, except in some government buildings, near schools, etc. Also, Philadelphia may be an exception (?).
Don't know if there are state resident requirements/impacts (e.g., can a resident of another state open carry in PA?).
Yes, this seems to be what I had found, it appears to be legal except in certain cities(of the first class) like Philly and maybe some others, as well as carrying in your car. I don't want to do any of these things. All I want to do, is when out hiking, camping, fishing or just bumbling around in the woods, is be able to carry a pistol.
So I am still just as unsure, there appears to be no law making it ILLEGAL. However, non licensed concealed carry is still a no-no.
I would call my local warden or police department, but a lot of times they may not be up on the current laws completely.0 -
If you are going to be hunting, trapping or fishing you need a LTC or a Sportsman's permit. You can open carry on state land as long as your not engaged in the activities mentioned above. You can open carry in PA as long as it is not in Philadelphia. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by RobOz
If you are going to be hunting, trapping or fishing you need a LTC or a Sportsman's permit. You can open carry on state land as long as your not engaged in the activities mentioned above. You can open carry in PA as long as it is not in Philadelphia.
To my limited knowledge, this is correct. But - go to PAFOA (PA Firearms Owners Association)website, do a search, ask your questions. Those guys know everything re firearms in PA ... usually post the applicable portions of PA statutes.0
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