Is the Erie PA sherrifs office good about this or should I go to a different county?
Time for My PA Non-Resident
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Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
Erie is GTG. If they're caught up, you may get it same-day. If they're backed up, they'll drop in in the mail and you'll usually get it within a week. Be cautious going in around lunch time or towards the end of the day. They push high volume through there, so they may cut off lines a little early to allow for breaks and getting home on time.
They've changed up their process a little bit in the last year or so. When I first got mine, you could go in at any time on any day. When I renewed, they were only accepting out-of-state applicants on specific days.
Otherwise, you only need $20 cash, the completed application, and your NYS permit. I made a copy of my permit and my NYS DL (front and back) on the same sheet before I walked in. They were most grateful for that.
OwnTheRide
.223 Rem
/sigh
Even when they accept non-resident applications, they still can't seem to do it without violating the law.
Bob
6.5 Creedmoor
I just went to their website, and it appears as if the day-of-week restriction has been removed. I suspect it was probably originally implemented to better manage traffic and social distancing during COVID. Not saying I approve, but at least it's no longer an issue.
Whats up with locking your phone in a old lady cigarette purse? Anyone else have to do this when you went to the sheriffs office?
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libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
I'm due to do this as well due to traveling to PA more often.
OwnTheRide
.223 Rem
You should.
That said, note that without a PA LTCF, so long as you have a pistol permit from any state, you can legally transport your pistol in a vehicle (in any fashon) and openly carry it anywhere but the city of Philadelphia (or commonly prohibited places such as courtrooms).
libertysnake
.338 Win Mag
I'm aware. I'm going to move my firearms probably to PA before my recert is due, in case of any NY funny business. There is nothing preventing me from doing so, and it takes NY completely out of the equation if my pistols don't reside in the state anymore -- they can pound sand.
Hochulsucks1234
.44 mag
This is good to know. I have already consulted with a family member in the state in case something goes down with the PPs here. It would be nice having something like this if I got stopped with 20 pistols in my car en route to a safe zone lol.
JRtraderny
.308 Win
You'd be surprised at how many people don't know this .
I always do my permit in McKean County. The Sheriff's office in Smethport is the issuing authority. Smethport is maybe 15 miles off of rt 219. The office personnel have always been very nice and helpful, and since it's a small rural county, there's rarely any issue with them being busy.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Yeah, it was weird. I almost wish they just kept it locked up so I didn't have to listen to it begging me for attention.
OwnTheRide
.223 Rem
I'm sure it's many. It's hard enough to keep up with the gun laws in our own state, never mind the gun laws of other states. Particularly items like this that are not spelled out in the law, but derived from the text and case law.
trnq
.177 BB
In case this may help someone, having a restricted NY state permit (hunting, target), I've been looking to get PA non-resident permit and the closest county that would issue me one (having restrictions and all) turned out to be Centre County, PA. A bit of a drive, but they didn't care about the restriction and issued a standard PA LTCH on the spot in about 20 minutes in and out. The PAFOA page on which counties issue to non-residents is outdated. Most of the counties near the tri-state area don't want to deal with out of state requests and the few that do have a problem issuing one to a NYS resident with restrictions on their permit. Call the sheriff office first and confirm before making the trip.
Cheers
Cheers
Is it a same day process ( meaning received same day)? I may do this tomorrow, even if it's a nearly 3 hour drive.
GTN
.308 Win
I’ve been to Smethport twice now. Under 30 minutes total and walk out with your permit and a PA gun law handbook
Cash? They accept cash in Erie? In Cambria they only take money orders.
Took cash in Erie. I was in and out in 20 mins ish.
Carlos Hathcock
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Same here.
Yes, in and out with permit in hand.
If you're going to Smethport, there's a really nice gun shop in St Mary's a little further south, and another in Clearfield, south of St Mary's to check out. Elk County Ammo & Arms in St Mary's and Grice in Clearfield.
Saltwater60
20×102mm Vulcan
I was going to warn you about that. I think it’s so you do t take pictures in there.
GTN
.308 Win
I forgot about that. We just took them back out to the car
Tinman
.308 Win
The wife and I go to Centre County. In and out in about 20 minutes. It’s a bit of a drive but we make it a fun day trip.
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
^^^^^ could be a nice lawsuit .. not our problem for a RIGHT!!! .. hire more staff or end this PP process ..
didn't have PP in 1791 ..
what is it now .. 25 plus states no PP needed ..
Acer-m14
20×102mm Vulcan
@SomeSoldier
do you have your Florida non Rez .. last i knew you didn't even have to have a PP ..
hunter safety class and fill out some papers and finger prints ..
do you have your Florida non Rez .. last i knew you didn't even have to have a PP ..
hunter safety class and fill out some papers and finger prints ..
I have hunter safety, NY, PA. No Florida. I have had my NY permit for over 5 years.