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(b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to:...
...(11) Any person while carrying a firearm in any vehicle, which person possesses a valid and lawfully issued license for that firearm which has been issued under the laws of the United States or any other state."
And as a bonus, also an exception:
"(13) Any person who is otherwise eligible to possess a firearm under this chapter and who is operating a motor vehicle which is registered in the person's name or the name of a spouse or parent and which contains a firearm for which a valid license has been issued pursuant to section 6109 to the spouse or parent owning the firearm."
Good to know, thanks. I hope the police around here are good with that. Along those lines, Pa. is an "open carry" state, but I remember a story, not too long ago where some guy tried that in Philadelphia. He wound up face down on the pavement with a bunch of officers pointing guns at him. The first officer on the scene put out an "assist the officer" call. He was in the right, but it still did not go well for him.
Good to know, thanks. I hope the police around here are good with that. Along those lines, Pa. is an "open carry" state, but I remember a story, not too long ago where some guy tried that in Philadelphia. He wound up face down on the pavement with a bunch of officers pointing guns at him. The first officer on the scene put out an "assist the officer" call. He was in the right, but it still did not go well for him.
FYI to open carry in Philly itself you do need a carry license. Open carry of a handgun is legal in PA without a permit, except in Philly. But is legal with permit. It's definitely not a city I would open carry in. Solo and you risk the locals, solo or in a group you risk the government sponsored locals
I’m not a fan of having my carry gun leave my person, I’d recommend buying a better belt and holster. Instead, I have a dedicated truck gun hidden behind my back seat. Suppressed .300BO folding stock AR. My daily carry gun (Glock 48) is always on my person.
I just realized recently that the center console has a lock. I wonder how hard it is to break open. Would be nice if there was a hinge and latch kit of some sort to strengthen it. So many lock boxes take up too much space and are too hard to access, a stronger console with a holster inside would work great.
There is a metal safe top designed for the console. The plastic latch would not withstand much force.
FYI to open carry in Philly itself you do need a carry license. Open carry of a handgun is legal in PA without a permit, except in Philly. But is legal with permit. It's definitely not a city I would open carry in. Solo and you risk the locals, solo or in a group you risk the government sponsored locals
Philadelphia is a class 1 city in PA, Pittsburgh is a class 2. In several areas of Law, class 1 cities (yeah, right, cities) can make laws that are more restrictive than state law. Hence, avoid Philly like a real plague. Last I knew, Philadelphia did not honor my PA CCW license, you had to have a Philly license for that!
There is a metal safe top designed for the console. The plastic latch would not withstand much force.
Indeed
Originally Posted by Boomerweps
Philadelphia is a class 1 city in PA, Pittsburgh is a class 2. In several areas of Law, class 1 cities (yeah, right, cities) can make laws that are more restrictive than state law. Hence, avoid Philly like a real plague. Last I knew, Philadelphia did not honor my PA CCW license, you had to have a Philly license for that!
Under current PA state preemption laws, any PA carry license, or carry license from most other states as PA recognizes a bunch, is valid for carry in Philly.
There are some exceptions to preemption for first class cities (Philly), and one of those is open carry...so gotta have a carry permit (from any state) to open carry there despite not in the rest of the state.
I wouldn't expect Philly LE to know or acknowledge this fact, though. Kinda like Ceres out there sometimes, no laws, just cops.
But by law if you have a carry license it is valid in Philly
This is the best jumping off point to read current laws usually with citations directly to the statutes in question
I’m not a fan of having my carry gun leave my person, I’d recommend buying a better belt and holster. Instead, I have a dedicated truck gun hidden behind my back seat. Suppressed .300BO folding stock AR. My daily carry gun (Glock 48) is always on my person.
i mean you have now told a public forum it's there
Yes, I understand you were being snarky; I just chose not to address it, but since you’re sticking with it, why apply that to everyone that has a pistol mount in this thread? Then you’ll feel much better, I’m sure. There was no need for this, but here you are.
