Weapons in CMVs - Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, concealed carry of a firearm is legal for adults aged 21 and older who are allowed under state and federal law to possess a firearm and who have a state License to Carry Firearms (LTCF). This is also true for carrying a concealed weapon in a private vehicle; a non-resident permit may be recognized if the state has reciprocity with Pennsylvania. Local restrictions may apply.

Permits

Permits are available to qualified Pennsylvania residents and to non-residents who already hold a valid carry permit from their home states. Permits are issued by local sheriffs’ offices and are valid for five years. Pennsylvania has moderate reciprocity with other states, recognizing concealed carry permits from more than half of the states.

Other weapons

Weapons that may be carried concealed in Pennsylvania with a permit include:

• Any pistol or revolver with a barrel length less than 15 inches;
• Any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18 inches;
• Any rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches; and
• Any pistol, revolver, file, or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26 inches.

Permitted non-lethal weapons include:

• Stun guns/tasers
• Pepper spray
• Tear gas
• Bear spray (legal for self-defense against wildlife)
• Bludgeons/batons
• Less-lethal launchers

Duty to inform

There is no duty to inform in Pennsylvania unless asked by law enforcement.

Employee parking lots

This issue is not addressed in Pennsylvania law.