Is it legal to open carry in PA without a permit?

[BenFoo]

I've gone through New Jersey almost every year since the 1980's on the way to visiting Pennsylvania relatives. I've stopped for gas,which somebody else pumps ,used restrooms,ate at restaurants ,even stayed in a motel a time or two.

Always carrying a firearm. Nothing untoward has happened to me yet. I'll continue the practice until I can't drive anymore.

Some people just worry too much.

Yet is the key word.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Aitken

 

[BenFoo]

So, how about this, then, if you don't think FOPA applies. The OP is covered under this exemption in PA law:



The OP is "any person". He is traveling from his home (which happens to be in TN - but the location of his home is not restricted in the statute), and he is traveling to a vacation or recreation dwelling in PA. At the PA border he has to stop, unload the gun, and put it in a "secure wrapper" which is extremely similar to the requirements of FOPA.

If that isn't valid, than basically what some of you are trying to say is that as soon as the OP hits the PA border, unless he is traveling directly through PA without stopping even for gas or a bathroom break, there is no legal way for him to transport a firearm to his destination in PA.

You're not reading it correctly.



PA law dictates that yes he can bring the firearm with him. He can OC it without a permit (save the already noted above) so long as he walks everywhere from where he is staying.

What he cant do is have the unloaded gun in the car, drive some where (thats not a range or his home or a FFL), exit the car, load the pistol up and OC it. Cant do that.

 

[Red Wind]

Yet is the key word

I don't need that sad tale,Ben. Just look up my profile background. I may be a risk taker, but I put the marbles on sensible risks. I've saved several lives in my career and haven't lost one yet ,TMK. I'll continue with the same MO. Too long in the tooth to change now anyway.

You can continue to consult Wiki for more parables. I'll stay on the same route. And the Cape May Ferry saloon serves the best Manhattans in America.

 

[BenFoo]

I don't need that sad tale,Ben. Just look up my profile background. I may be a risk taker, but I put the marbles on sensible risks. I've saved several lives in my career and haven't lost one yet ,TMK. I'll continue with the same MO. Too long in the tooth to change now anyway.

You can continue to consult Wiki for more parables. I'll stay on the same route. And the Cape May Ferry saloon serves the best Manhattans in America.

I'm not sure how to respond to this. That story is in way more places than Wiki, it just happened to be one of the top results when I searched.


All I am saying is be careful. Id hate for anyone to go through a mess like that.


Make your own decisions. Just trying to help and make sure you've got the full picture to make an informed one. All I can do.

 

[Red Wind]

Thanks,Ben. I know you mean well. I'm very careful, with decades of experience in very tough environments. But something can always go wrong, no matter how well planned. Murphy's Law plays no favorites.

That's life. Again, your thoughts and information are greatly appreciated.

 

[BullfrogKen]

I don't see a recent SoE declaration.


http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/governors_proclamations/4725

 

[swinokur]

You can OC in your car with a permit from any state, not just PA.

In the statute.

 

[Steve in PA]

It's not considered "open carry" in a vehicle.

 

[swinokur]

To have a loaded firearm in a vehicle you need a permit from any state.

Just highlighting the difference.