Pennsylvania permit requirements

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Permit required to carry

Yes

Permit currently issued

Yes

Issuance structure

Shall Issue

Issuing level

County

Minimum age

Training

Not required

Live fire

Not required Confirm with the issuing agency

Application fee

Reported: $19.00 in one source and $20 in another. Confirm at the source

Permit term

5 years

Residency required

Yes. Pennsylvania resident, or a non-resident who holds a valid carry permit from their home state. Confirm with the issuing agency

Processing time

45 days Confirm with the issuing agency

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: County Sheriff

Source: Pennsylvania State Police — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is listed as a shall-issue state, and its permit is the License to Carry Firearms (LTC): county offices handle permits, so the office you use depends on where you live. The issuing agency is County Sheriff.

The minimum age to apply is 21. Pennsylvania does not require a training course before you apply. A new permit lasts 5 years. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: Pennsylvania State Police · Reciprocity: where a Pennsylvania permit is honored

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