Directive 5.27 Firearms, Flashcards
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, all processing of applications for License to Carry Firearms in Philadelphia County is the responsibility?
Of the Gun Permits and Tracking Unit of the Philadelphia Police
Department.
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.
True
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, In order to receive a license to , the following requirements must be met:
- An applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
- An applicant must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Applicants must apply for a license to carry in the county in which they reside.
- 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. - 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
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, who is responsible for conducting all investigations concerning the issuance of licenses to carry by residents of Philadelphia.?
The Gun Permits and Tracking Unit
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.
All district Commanding Officers
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, “A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of ?
carrying a firearm concealed on
or about one’s person or in a vehicle throughout this Commonwealth” (PA Crimes Code
§6109-a).
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Open Carry” refers to the act of ?
openly and visibly carrying a firearm on one’s person.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Open Carry State” refers to
state that allows people to openly and visibly carry a
firearm on one’s person without a special license or permit.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Concealed Carry Firearms License” refers to
A specific license issued to an
individual authorizing the person to carry a firearm concealed on their person or in
a vehicle.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, In Philadelphia, if a person has a valid “Concealed Carry Firearms
License” they can legally carry a firearm
either open and visible
concealed.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Under State law, a firearm is defined as: ?
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
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Under federal law a firearm is defined as ?
Any weapon capable of expelling a
projectile by the action of an explosive (i.e., any shotgun, rifle, handgun, or starter
gun).
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:
- 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.
When returning the application, the applicant should arrive at 990 Spring Garden
Street during the above times and have with them the following
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).
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms,
A license to carry is valid for
five (5) years from date of issue.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, A license to carry issued in Philadelphia County will have a serial number printed in
red located on ?
the bottom right side of the permit.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Beginning January 2001, plastic identification cards with a photo imprint will begin
to be issued. Therefore,
both forms of Permits to Carry will be acceptable.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Who is The issuing authority for a license to carry in Philadelphia County
The Police Commissioner
Commissioner.
According to Directive 5.27 Firearms, Who is The issuing authority for a license to carry in Pennsylvania County is ?
The Sheriff.
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.
True
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.
Both Are true
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:
GROG.NAM/LAST, FIRST.
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
QGLP.
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 ?
felony of the third degree.
