HB1953

In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

Introduced·10/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1953 amends firearm licensing requirements, allowing individuals 21 and older to apply for concealed carry licenses.

Pennsylvania HB1953 amends the state's firearms licensing laws, specifically allowing individuals aged 21 and older to apply for concealed carry licenses. Applicants must apply to the sheriff of the county where they reside or, if in a first-class city, to the city's chief of police. The bill specifies that the application must be made at the sheriff's office closest to the applicant's principal residence. The changes will take effect 60 days after the act's passage.

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History

Oct 16, 2025

House

Referred to Judiciary