Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but do to the complexity of other state’s LTC statutes, the investigation period may require the full 45 days afforded by 18 Pa.C.S.A §6109(e)(1) Issuance of license.

You will need to reapply in the County where you reside, only when your Cumberland County permit expires.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and reside in Cumberland County.

No. The application must be returned in person to the Sheriff's Office.

A License to Carry Firearms is valid for a period of 5 years.

An individual who is 21 years of age or older may apply for a License to Carry Firearms by submitting a completed application to their local Sheriff’s Office along with the required fee. The Sheriff has 45 days to conduct an investigation to determine an individual’s eligibility to be issued a license. The issuance of a License to Carry Firearms allows individuals to carry a firearm concealed on or about their person, or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth. An individual who is 18 years of age or older and is licensed to hunt, trap, or fish, or who has been issued a permit relating to hunting dogs, may apply for a Sportsman’s Permit by submitting a completed application along with the required fee to the County Treasurer’s Office. The permit shall be issued immediately and be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue for any “legal firearm,” when carried in conjunction with a valid hunting, fur taking or fishing license, or permit relating to hunting dogs. The issuance of a Sportsman's Firearm Permit allows the individual to carry a firearm if such persons are actually hunting, taking furbearers or fishing, or are going to the places where they desire to hunt, take furbearers or fish, or returning from such places.

Yes, there are states that Pennsylvania has firearms license reciprocity with. For a list of those states visit

A license to carry firearms is required to carry a handgun in a vehicle, except in certain situations. An unloaded, securely wrapped handgun may be carried without a license when changing residences, when going to and from target practice, or to and from one’s home to a vacation or recreational home. Rifles and shotguns may be carried in a vehicle as long as they are unloaded.

Your License to Carry Firearms does not exempt you from obeying any local statutes or ordinances governing behavior with firearms. Some examples of places where your License to Carry Firearms does not authorize you to carry your firearm are: On federal court facilities, court facilities, school district property, and any other place which is prohibited by state law to carry a firearm. Also, you are prohibited to carry a firearm on any private property which has a written policy prohibiting firearms on the premises.

Handgun transfers must take place through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer. Handgun transfers between spouses, parents and children, and grandparents and grandchildren do not need to go through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer.

Pennsylvania Law does not require private transfers of long guns to be conducted through a Pennsylvania Licensed Firearms Dealer. It is against the law to sell/transfer a firearm to an individual who you know is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

You will need to appear in person at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Firearms and Licensing division to complete an application for a License to Sell Precious Metals. The fee to apply is $50.00 (payment is to be made by cash, check or money order; credit cards are not accepted). The License is good for one year.