Firearms

Pennsylvania law requires the Sheriff of Indiana County to process all applications by county residents for a license to carry firearms.

New applicants must include the name, address and phone number of two references that are not immediate family members. References must be current Indiana County residence for at least three (3) years and have known the applicant for at least three (3) years.

Licenses are issued to all those who qualify, based on a background investigation done by the Sheriffs Office through the Pennsylvania Instant Check system Pennsylvania State Police Instant Check System (PIC). Once an application for license to carry is filed, the Sheriff has 45 days in which to do the investigation and notify the applicant. The license is valid for 5 years. The Sheriff has the ability to revoke the license at anytime for misuse.

All applicants are required to have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License or Pennsylvania Photo Identification Card with a current address and must pay a fee of $20.00 (Personal Check or Money Order only) at the time of application is submitted.

The Sheriff also licenses all firearms dealers in Indiana County. For more information on firearms licensing and safety please call our office at 724.465.3930

NOTE: The person requesting the permit MUST
bring the application in person.