Pennsylvania pulls CCH repciprocity
 

Our group was just notified of some actions taken by Pennsylvania's anti-gun attorney general to stop recognizing other states' CCH permits.

Here's the letter I wrote the Pennsylvania governor. I urge others to get in contact with him:

E-mail Pennsylvania Governor Corbett at:
Governor@PA.gov

Dear Governor Corbett:

I'm very disappointed to learn that Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane has chosen to exceed her statutory authority and modify or delete reciprocity agreements concerning the discreet carry of personal defense firearms. I understand that several states have been targeted, and this is very unfortunate.

While it is possible that I personally could legally carry my firearm in Pennsylvania (so far), I will not lend my support and tourist dollars to a state that makes traveling citizens less safe and is actively trying to infringe on my, and my fellow citizens' rights. I'm also urging others to suspend any planned visits to PA and to avoid doing business with PA-based businesses until this situation is resolved.

I hope you and the legislature will act quickly to bring Attorney General Kane into compliance with Pennsylvania statutes and demonstrate that your state still respects constitutionally recognized individual rights.

Please let me know when your state is again open for business and tourism. I will continue to monitor this situation via the Firearms Coalition and Grass Roots North Carolina.

Sincerely,

Thank you for this information, I have also emailed the Governor. I spent almost equal time in Florida and Penn. and this does effect me. Hugh

Here's some further background and commentary on this...

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=6811

http://www.pagunblog.com/2014/05/12/...h-reciprocity/

http://blog.princelaw.com/2014/05/12...m-reciprocity/

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/ind...etcalfe_i.html

In essence, PA has handgun registration so the actions of the attorney general are not surprising.

This may also affect NYS residents as well. I no longer hunt, but I'm told that Pennsylvania allows NYS hunters to obtain a Penn license for hunting in Pennsylvania [form below]. I was told handguns are included.

I wonder what Kathleen thinks about this... :rolleyes:

Well as I have further read into the law, it really doesn't effect me. I am registered (drivers license and have residence in Fla) and have a Fla concealed carry permit. I will have not problem using my CCP in Pa. If you are a Pa resident (Driver license and have residence in Pa. you will not be able to use a Fl. CCP in Pa. You have to have a CCP from the state that you are resident of. What is the problem with that? Its like losing a Drivers License for DUI in the state you reside in and getting a Drivers License in a state you don't reside in.