It's ok if that's all you want a gun for but it reminds me too much of this state. Only to and from, only while hunting, etc. Doesn't say anything about handguns! We can pretty much do that over here during defined seasons. Plus is this only for PA residents?

 

EDIT: OK I see now it's for handguns. Sounds like the NY State restricted license. How do PA folks use that permit? It wouldn't make sense here because they don't allow hunting with handguns. 

 

 

It's not just for hunting. Hunting, fishing, dog training, maybe some other stuff. Also you can get it at 18 instead of 21 for the LTCF.

 

If I knew about this in the 90s when I was fishing on the Jersey banks of the Delaware river (the fishing license is good both sides) and somebody told me I could give $5 to the clerk and fish carrying a gun on the Delaware side I probably would have done it.

   

 

It's not just for hunting. Hunting, fishing, dog training, maybe some other stuff. Also you can get it at 18 instead of 21 for the LTCF.

 

If I knew about this in the 90s when I was fishing on the Jersey banks of the Delaware river (the fishing license is good both sides) and somebody told me I could give $5 to the clerk and fish carrying a gun on the Delaware side I probably would have done it.

My point was that even if we had it, which by itself is a pipe dream, what on earth would they allow us to shoot with it? Seriously, what is the purpose of that carry permit in Pennsylvania? 

 

Don't be so sure about getting off for $5. Twenty years ago NJ F&G harassed me not once but twice about what they felt was an improperly cased shotgun in my trunk. I doubt they'd believe that your Pennsy fishing license was a de facto NJ carry license.

 

My point was that even if we had it, which by itself is a pipe dream, what on earth would they allow us to shoot with it? Seriously, what is the purpose of that carry permit in Pennsylvania? 

 

Don't be so sure about getting off for $5. Twenty years ago NJ F&G harassed me not once but twice about what they felt was an improperly cased shotgun in my trunk. I doubt they'd believe that your Pennsy fishing license was a de facto NJ carry license.

 

 

 

If you give a PA clerk $5 she gives you a PA Sportsman's permit. It covers you carrying concealed while fishing (etc.) and to and from in your car. The purpose is whatever you might need a handgun for while hunting, fishing, trapping, or dog training.

 

Oops - not loaded or concealed in the car.

Also in PA handgun is a hunting season, you can take your .44mag out in the woods and use it to hunt.

 

Also in PA handgun is a hunting season, you can take your .44mag out in the woods and use it to hunt.

 

 

As far as I know there is no handgun season in PA.

 

If you can shoot it with a rifle, you can shoot it with a handgun. If you can shoot it with a muzzle loader, you can shoot it with a muzzle loading handgun. Not sure if there are any exceptions but I just checked and didn't find any.

 

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=968783&mode=2

What state is your permit issued from?

New York

My point was that even if we had it, which by itself is a pipe dream, what on earth would they allow us to shoot with it? Seriously, what is the purpose of that carry permit in Pennsylvania? 

 

Don't be so sure about getting off for $5. Twenty years ago NJ F&G harassed me not once but twice about what they felt was an improperly cased shotgun in my trunk. I doubt they'd believe that your Pennsy fishing license was a de facto NJ carry license.

 

My PA LTC says "self defense".

My PA LTC says "self defense".

That's for the LTC. Not for the sportsman's carry permit, correct? 

 

I'm not trying to bust balls here, just curious as to what you're allowed to do with a gun in the woods in your state if you don't have an official LTC. If it becomes an extension of having a gun at home that's pretty good. But as I pointed out earlier it's still quite limited. I guess if a bear or zombie were to attack me at my outdoor range I could shoot it. 

  

 

As far as I know there is no handgun season in PA.

 

If you can shoot it with a rifle, you can shoot it with a handgun. If you can shoot it with a muzzle loader, you can shoot it with a muzzle loading handgun. Not sure if there are any exceptions but I just checked and didn't find any.

 

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=968783&mode=2

You are correct it's just firearm season, handgun is ok to hunt with.