JTQ911 2 Posted November 22, 2012 In PA. Today for the first time I tasted freedom. I walked in to the sheriffs office at 830. At 831 I was helped. At 837 I walked out with a license to carry. Cost was 20 dollars. Thumbs up to Sherriff Duke Donelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted November 22, 2012 Resident or non resident? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted November 22, 2012 Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTQ911 2 Posted November 22, 2012 Resident. I escaped earlier this month. I had started to become numb to nj insanity being around like minded people all the time. On the way back to my car I was so happy that it took so little time today but driving home I actually got angry re realizing how nj had robbed me of my god given rights for so long. Now it's time to go get a real ccw gun...... With no ppp requirements! Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted November 22, 2012 Resident. I escaped earlier this month. I had started to become numb to nj insanity being around like minded people all the time. On the way back to my car I was so happy that it took so little time today but driving home I actually got angry re realizing how nj had robbed me of my god given rights for so long. Now it's time to go get a real ccw gun...... With no ppp requirements! Any suggestions? Lol, well congrats on 2 fronts. As for suggestions, far to many choices, what don't you own already and what do you want, I'd start there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted November 22, 2012 Great carry gun: Walther PPKS, 380. $500. Pm me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Combat Auto 174 Posted November 22, 2012 Congrates - I am "jealous" (nah - actually happy for you)...Who knows maybe someday I will live in a carry state. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkmanted 54 Posted November 22, 2012 we dont need to carry here ! the state will protect us ,, Ya I kinda puked as I typed that Happy for you , just dont rub it in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted November 22, 2012 7 Min. Not bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted November 22, 2012 Resident or non resident? i dont think PA gives non-resident permits. doesnt matter either way, since they honor almost every other state permit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 22, 2012 i dont think PA gives non-resident permits. doesnt matter either way, since they honor almost every other state permit They do, but you have to have a permit from the state you live in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 22, 2012 Any suggestions? What are your criteria? Do you want a pocket gun or a full size caliber that's easy to conceal and a little hard to shoot or do you want a full size that's harder to conceal but easier to shoot? Do you have a minimum caliber requirement? As a deep backup, only SHTF last resort gun, I would recommend a NAA mini, I would probably recommend the 22mag version though. As a pocket gun, you can't go wrong with a Ruger LCP, a Keltec P3AT, or something similar along those lines As a thin compact full size you can look at the Ruger LC9, Walther PPS, Springfield XD-S A thick compact full size (double stack) would include any variant of the Glock or Springfield XD or S&W M&P series in any of the offered calibers Then you could always try to conceal a full size gun, ie a 1911. This list is not all inclusive nor is it meant to leave out any of your "pet" manufacturers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTQ911 2 Posted November 22, 2012 I have a few quality holsters for my 1911s and sig 228 but I realized that with warmer weather, these might be harder for me to conceal. My minimum caliber is 9mm. I don't want to go much larger than glock 19 size and prefer manual safety. I've been so addicted with full size 1911s the last few years I don't know what good options are out there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayWilling 33 Posted November 22, 2012 They do, but you have to have a permit from the state you live in... This isn't right...they honor FL held by NJ residents. Correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Combat Auto 174 Posted November 22, 2012 Look at the XDs 45 cal - stopping power; v-small package; rave reviews - I'll be picking up mine soon...Can't leave the house with it of course unless I am going to the range :-(. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted November 22, 2012 Congratulations for getting out and getting your license also in the amount of time it should take. Way too many choices but my main carry when outside the PR of NJ is my S&W BG380 with Hornady CD in her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted November 22, 2012 This isn't right...they honor FL held by NJ residents. Correct me if I'm wrong. hes referring to getting an out of state PA permit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted November 22, 2012 This isn't right...they honor FL held by NJ residents. Correct me if I'm wrong. The original question, quite clearly was whether an NJ resident can be issued a PA Non-resident permit to which my answer was correct. Your misunderstanding of the question is correct though, a holder of a non-resident Florida carry permit can carry in PA. I really think that they need to start running those RIF commercials from the 70's and 80's again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted November 22, 2012 i dont think PA gives non-resident permits. doesnt matter either way, since they honor almost every other state permit Yes they do. http://www.pafoa.org/law/carrying-firearms/concealed-carry/non-residents Many "free states" issue resident ccw permits within a few minutes, but I never heard of a non-resident permit being approved that quickly....that's why I asked because I was curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted November 22, 2012 M&P Shield is a 9mm and has a manual safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTQ911 2 Posted November 22, 2012 Any known possible reliability issues with the shield? Looks like a good ccw gun. Read on m4carbine though that its really not that much smaller than mp9 compact. Anyone have both? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted November 22, 2012 Any known possible reliability issues with the shield? Looks like a good ccw gun. Read on m4carbine though that its really not that much smaller than mp9 compact. Anyone have both? I have not heard of any issues with the shield. The big difference between the shield and M&P 9 is the thickness. Single stack vs a Double stack. Personally, im a Glock guy. For me it's a G19 under a jacket in winter, a G26 IWB or a Ruger LCP in the pocket for summer. I have not jumped on the single stack 9mm bandwagon. Oh yeah, and not in NJ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted November 22, 2012 I have not heard of any issues with the shield. The big difference between the shield and M&P 9 is the thickness. Single stack vs a Double stack. Actually the shield has a staggered magazine which allows for an extra round. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoMirage 137 Posted November 23, 2012 Many "free states" issue resident ccw permits within a few minutes, but I never heard of a non-resident permit being approved that quickly....that's why I asked because I was curious. all of my permits are non resident, and they were all issued relatively quickly and without hassle. both NH and CT were around 2 weeks. AZ took longer since theyve been getting a large amount of permits the past year. VA was also easy and within 2-3 weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnp 45 Posted November 23, 2012 all of my permits are non resident, and they were all issued relatively quickly and without hassle. both NH and CT were around 2 weeks. AZ took longer since theyve been getting a large amount of permits the past year. VA was also easy and within 2-3 weeks. I don't understand the point you are trying to make. Yes, my FL permit took ~26 days. My point was OP got his in SEVEN(7) MINUTES. Which is why I inquired about his resident status. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MandM 2 Posted November 23, 2012 Congrats! H&K P2000 gets my vote. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTQ911 2 Posted November 26, 2012 Went to Tanner's Sports Center outside of Doylestown PA...huge selection, probably 50 people at the counter on Friday. Place was swarmed. I asked about the shield and got laughed at (not rudely, but still laughed at). The waiting list is 30+ and 2 people in the store behind me were people on the list! I ended up walking out with an LC9. Anything smaller felt too small like I wouldn't be able to grip securely. I still want to get my hands on either a Springfield EMP 9 or a HK P7M8. The Ruger LC9 though fits the bill. No failures in 300 rounds, and fits in my jacket pocket no problem. Went shopping today to the mall and the whole time had it in a pocket holster in my jacket. GF didn't know until after we got home and told her! Makes me wonder how many other people in the mall/stores were doing exactly what I was doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTQ911 2 Posted November 26, 2012 Also, forgot to mention, Tanner's prices on most guns were +/- $10 to budsgunshop. I was impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted November 28, 2012 I have an EMP .40. I carry iwb all the time in free states. Its a great accurate little pistol. If you are comfortable carrying a 1911 but want a more concealable package i highly recommend it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites