Directive 5.27 Firearms,

Question 1

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, all processing of applications for License to Carry Firearms in Philadelphia County is the responsibility?

Answer 1

Of the Gun Permits and Tracking Unit of the Philadelphia Police
Department.

Question 2

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, True or False? Applicants are no longer required to receive a medical examination, pass a proficiency test, or provide a valid reason why they would need such a license.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, In order to receive a license to , the following requirements must be met:

Answer 3

1. An applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
2. An applicant must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
3. Applicants must apply for a license to carry in the county in which they reside.
4. Out-of-state resident applications will only be considered if the applicant currently
   has a similar license from his/her home state, if such a license exists in that state.
5. An applicant’s request for a license to carry will be rejected if he/she is found to be
   in violation of any of the provisions as set forth in the Pennsylvania Uniform
   Firearms Act and federal guidelines

Question 4

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, who is responsible for conducting all investigations concerning the issuance of licenses to carry by residents of Philadelphia.?

Answer 4

The Gun Permits and Tracking Unit

Question 5

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Who ? will maintain a current list of all registered firearms
dealers located within their respective districts along with their normal hours of
business.

Answer 5

All district Commanding Officers

Question 6

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, “A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of ?

Answer 6

carrying a firearm concealed on
or about one’s person or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth” (PA Crimes Code
§6109-a).

Question 7

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Open Carry” refers to the act of ?

Answer 7

openly and visibly carrying a firearm on one’s person.

Question 8

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Open Carry State” refers to

Answer 8

state that allows people to openly and visibly carry a

firearm on one’s person without a special license or permit.

Question 9

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Concealed Carry Firearms License” refers to

Answer 9

A specific license issued to an
individual authorizing the person to carry a firearm concealed on their person or in
a vehicle.

Question 10

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, In Philadelphia, if a person has a valid “Concealed Carry Firearms
License” they can legally carry a firearm

Answer 10

either open and visible

concealed.

Question 11

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Under State law, a firearm is defined as: ?

Answer 11

a. Any pistol or revolver with a barrel less than 15 inches.
b. Any shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches.
c. Any rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches.
d. Any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of less than 26
inches.
e. The barrel length of a firearm will be determined by measuring from the muzzle
of the barrel to the face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is
applicable

Question 12

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Under federal law a firearm is defined as ?

Answer 12

Any weapon capable of expelling a
projectile by the action of an explosive (i.e., any shotgun, rifle, handgun, or starter
gun).

Question 13

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms APPLICATION PROCESS ,Residents seeking to apply for or renew a LTCF, shall be advised of the following:

A. Citizens requesting information will be advised of the following procedures:

Answer 13

1. The GPU will accept LTCF applications by the following methods:
   a. Electronic submission: Applicants may submit their LTCF applications
   through the Permitium online portal system
   http://philadelphiapa.permitium.com/ccw/start.
   b. Mail submission: Applicants may submit their LTCF applications via United
   States Postal Service or a common delivery carrier addressed to: Gun Permits
   Unit, 660 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
   c. In- person: Barring any extraordinary occurrences (i.e., disaster, public health
   emergency, etc.), applicants may submit their LTCF applications in-person at
   the Gun Permit Unit (GPU) during regular business hours.

Question 14

When returning the application, the applicant should arrive at 990 Spring Garden
Street during the above times and have with them the following

Answer 14

a. Completed application typed or neatly printed.
b. Three (3) passport-type photographs, 1” x 1”.
c. A money order for $25.00 made out to the “City of Philadelphia,” no checks or
cash will be accepted.
d. Pennsylvania (PA) driver’s license or PA non-driver’s photo identification
only.
e. If the applicant is a resident alien, they must show their Resident Alien
Identification (green card).
f. A second form of identification (i.e., utility bill, voter’s registration, vehicle
registration, auto responsibility policy, old permit if renewing license).

Question 15

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms,

A license to carry is valid for

Answer 15

five (5) years from date of issue.

Question 16

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, A license to carry issued in Philadelphia County will have a serial number printed in
red located on ?

Answer 16

the bottom right side of the permit.

Question 17

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Beginning January 2001, plastic identification cards with a photo imprint will begin
to be issued. Therefore,

Answer 17

both forms of Permits to Carry will be acceptable.

Question 18

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Who is The issuing authority for a license to carry in Philadelphia County

Answer 18

The Police Commissioner

Commissioner.

Question 19

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Who is The issuing authority for a license to carry in Pennsylvania County is ?

Answer 19

The Sheriff.

Question 20

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, True or False ? When a license holder changes their residence, it does not necessitate a change of
address on the gun license itself.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, True or False ? A license holder may carry any firearm as long as the chosen firearm complies with
state and federal guidelines. The firearm is not required to be owned by the license
holder.
A license holder is permitted to carry more than one (1) legal firearm at a time.

Answer 21

Both Are true

Question 22

A check of the validity of a license issued in Philadelphia County can be performed via Police Radio, the Mobile Data Computer or by accessing the district computer terminal using the entry:

Answer 22

GROG.NAM/LAST, FIRST.

Question 23

Verification of licenses issued from other Pennsylvania counties can be performed via
Police Radio or through the Detective Division computer terminals, using the entry of

Answer 23

QGLP.

Question 24

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Any person who carries a concealed firearm in any vehicle or on or about their person, except in their place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license to carry, commits a ?

Answer 24

felony of the third degree.

Question 25

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, A person issued a License to Carry is not permitted to carry a firearm into

Answer 25

court facilities, restricted areas of the Philadelphia International Airport, and certain
commercial and private properties.
Federal law prohibits firearms from being carried into federal buildings,
federal property, national parks and aircraft. As such, whenever officers
are to appear in Federal Court, they will be provided with a lock box to secure their weapons..

Question 26

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, only law enforcement officers, court officers, and persons granted permission by the court are permitted to possess a firearm in court facilities. A violation of the
above by a license holder is a summary offense. EXCEPTIONS:

Answer 26

Police officers are not permitted to carry a firearm in U. S. District
Court.

Question 27

Whenever a violation calls for the revocation of a valid License to Carry as per the
Uniform Firearms Act or federal guidelines, who will be responsible for its confiscation ?

Answer 27

the assigned detective

Question 28

who will be responsible for initiating revocation proceedings against a
license to carry holder.?

Answer 28

The GUN PERMIT Unit NOTE: a license to carry firearm permit shall not be seized at the time of arrest, unless the
LTCF is evidence of an underlying criminal offense, in which case, the
provisions of Directive 12.15, “Property Taken into Custody,” shall be observed.

Question 29

Who? as the issuing authority, may revoke a LTCF for “good cause.” “Good cause” may be for arrest and/or non-arrest incidents. Anytime a
permit holder is arrested for a grade M1 or higher, or is arrested for a lower graded
offense and issues of public safety are of concern, the Gun Permit Unit should be notified.

Answer 29

The Police Commissioner

Question 30

UNIFORM FIREARMS ACT (18 Pa. C.S. §§ 6101 et. seq.)
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms,
A LTCF holder shall upon lawful demand of a law enforcement officer, produce. the license for inspection (18 Pa. C.S. § 6122). However,

Answer 30

although LTCF holders are strongly advised when issued their license to notify police if they should be
stopped that they are possessing a firearm, they are NOT REQUIRED BY LAW to notify officers that they are possessing a firearm or licensed to carry a firearm.

Question 31

§6108 Crime Code - A person in possession of a LTCF may carry a firearm,
rifle or shotgun at any time upon ?

Answer 31

the public streets or upon any public property
in the city of the first class (Philadelphia). This would include rifles such as the
AR-15 and AK-47, which may only be carried openly?

Question 32

According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, what is the maximum number of firearms may a person with a LTCF carry on his or her person?

Answer 32

There is no limit to the number of firearms that may be carried by a LTCF holder.