Pennsylvania HB912 amends firearm licensing laws, standardizing application forms and requiring sheriffs to investigate applicants' backgrounds.
HB912 amends Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to standardize the application process for a license to carry a firearm. The application must be on a form prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Police and include a statement from the applicant. The sheriff is required to investigate the applicant's criminal record and other relevant factors before issuing a license. The bill also mandates that the Attorney General seek reciprocity agreements with other states for mutual recognition of firearm licenses.
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