getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA - The Firearms Forum

as81285 · 08-08-2010, 09:21 PM

hey whats going on everyone, im trying to get some advice on the situation im in.. I am a MA resident but i go to school down in philadelphia.. this past year ive had a few event take place that has pushed me to want a gun for self defense. The easiest way would definately change residency since PA gun laws are a lot better then MA, however, if i change residency my car insurance is going to sky rocket.. so my question is: is it legal to go to MA apply for FID and Class A permit and then afterwards apply for non resident LTC in PA? havent really gotten a straight answer from police and mixed answers from others...

Eddie N · 08-08-2010, 09:37 PM

Welcome aboard, as81285.
I've found this site useful when I wanted to know something:
http://www.handgunlaw.us/
You should be able to find your answer there.

belercous · 08-08-2010, 11:31 PM

as81285; I'm a resident of Illinois. I have a valid C.C. permit issued from Pa. Good in 26 states. I have never been to Pa. Cost me $26.00, good for 5 years. There are some stipulations, and you might want to get a Pa. address to simplify things. Centre County, Pa. did me some justice. Check it out.

Terry_P · 08-11-2010, 04:52 PM

When I got my PA permit I sent in a copy of my NH resident permit. Your idea of getting a Mass permit and then a PA permit should serve you well. The only hang up I can see is bringing your firearm on a campus so I would be careful how you answer your questions. Don't lie as that is perjury.

belercous:
Just a point of info for you. There are 4 states (CO, FL, MI, NH) covered by reciprocity from the PA permit that accept out of state permits only if you are a resident of that state . Not sure if you are unaware or forgot but it could get uncomfortable for you if you travel to one of those states and get caught carrying.

belercous · 08-12-2010, 08:39 PM

Terry; Thanks, I did not know that. I'll have to look into it, I just looked at the reciprocity of other state to PA. I did not read the fine print.

Terry_P · 08-13-2010, 11:55 AM

Check this out. It the best web site I have found.

http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf

08-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
as81285 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1	getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA hey whats going on everyone, im trying to get some advice on the situation im in.. I am a MA resident but i go to school down in philadelphia.. this past year ive had a few event take place that has pushed me to want a gun for self defense. The easiest way would definately change residency since PA gun laws are a lot better then MA, however, if i change residency my car insurance is going to sky rocket.. so my question is: is it legal to go to MA apply for FID and Class A permit and then afterwards apply for non resident LTC in PA? havent really gotten a straight answer from police and mixed answers from others... -->

08-08-2010, 09:37 PM	#2
Eddie N Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Contributor Posts: 1,192	Re: getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA Welcome aboard, as81285. I've found this site useful when I wanted to know something: http://www.handgunlaw.us/ You should be able to find your answer there. __________________ September 11, 2001 Hope and Change: I hope there's some change left in my paycheck! 2012: Saying good bye to my paycheck.

08-08-2010, 11:31 PM	#3
belercous Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 195	Re: getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA as81285; I'm a resident of Illinois. I have a valid C.C. permit issued from Pa. Good in 26 states. I have never been to Pa. Cost me $26.00, good for 5 years. There are some stipulations, and you might want to get a Pa. address to simplify things. Centre County, Pa. did me some justice. Check it out.

08-11-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA When I got my PA permit I sent in a copy of my NH resident permit. Your idea of getting a Mass permit and then a PA permit should serve you well. The only hang up I can see is bringing your firearm on a campus so I would be careful how you answer your questions. Don't lie as that is perjury. belercous: Just a point of info for you. There are 4 states (CO, FL, MI, NH) covered by reciprocity from the PA permit that accept out of state permits only if you are a resident of that state . Not sure if you are unaware or forgot but it could get uncomfortable for you if you travel to one of those states and get caught carrying. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle Last edited by Terry_P; 08-11-2010 at 05:08 PM..

08-12-2010, 08:39 PM	#5
belercous Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 195	Re: getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA Terry; Thanks, I did not know that. I'll have to look into it, I just looked at the reciprocity of other state to PA. I did not read the fine print.

08-13-2010, 11:55 AM	#6
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: getting gun permit in MA while going to school in PA Check this out. It the best web site I have found. http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/pennsylvania.pdf __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle