Pennsylvania pulls CCH repciprocity

mrerick · 05-23-2014, 09:47 AM

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,

hayhugh · 05-23-2014, 10:01 AM

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

mrerick · 05-23-2014, 11:01 AM

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

lew1 · 05-24-2014, 06:52 AM

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

sheepherder · 05-24-2014, 10:16 AM

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...

hayhugh · 05-24-2014, 12:11 PM

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.

05-23-2014, 09:47 AM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	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, __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-23-2014, 11:01 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 1,372 Thanked 3,094 Times in 1,503 Posts	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 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-24-2014, 06:52 AM	#4
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	In essence, PA has handgun registration so the actions of the attorney general are not surprising. __________________ charlie

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sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	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... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-23-2014, 10:01 AM	#2
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 885 Thanks: 851 Thanked 508 Times in 271 Posts	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

05-24-2014, 12:11 PM	#6
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 885 Thanks: 851 Thanked 508 Times in 271 Posts	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.