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NEWS ALERT: The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that we have partnered with Permitium, LLC to now offer an option to apply for your License to Carry on-line. Starting June 7, 2021 applicants will be able to apply online by visiting the Firearms division page of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office . The applicant will be able to submit their application on-line and will receive notification when their license has been approved. They will also be able to schedule their appointment on line, at a time that is convenient to them, so that they can come in to the Sheriff’s Office and have their picture taken and receive their license. Applicants must bring a valid State ID to their appointment. We will still be offering the ability to apply in person using a paper application to anyone that does not want to apply on-line.
Apply online at the link below:
https://cumberlandpa.permitium.com/ccw/start
Purpose
The Office of the Sheriff is responsible for the issuance of several licenses pursuant to Pennsylvania Law.
License to Carry a Firearm
18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(a) - 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.
Apply online at the link below:
https://cumberlandpa.permitium.com/ccw/start
License to Sell Firearms
18 Pa.C.S. § 6112 - No retail dealer shall sell, or otherwise transfer or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his possession with intent to sell or transfer, any firearm without being licensed.
License to Sell Precious Metals
Act 1984-17 - A dealer in precious metals shall obtain a license from the sheriff of each and every county in which the dealer purchases precious metals.
- Does the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office issue Non-Resident Firearms permits?
- If I move to another County in Pennsylvania, what do I need to do with regards to my License to Carry?
- How old do I need to be to apply for a License to Carry Firearm?
- May I mail my completed application to the Sheriff's Office for processing?
- How long is a License to Carry Firearms valid?
- Is there a fee when I apply for a License to Carry Firearms?
- How long will it take to process my application? Will you mail the license to me when it is approved?
- What do I need to bring with me to apply for a License to carry Firearms?
- What is the difference between a License to Carry Firearms and a Sportsman's Firearm permit?
- If I have a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, may I carry my firearm in states other than Pennsylvania?
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Physical Address
1 Courthouse Square
Room 303
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2nd Wed. of the Month
8:30a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Phone: 717.240.6395
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Phone: 717.240.7743