I have been trying to find an answer to this question for awhile and have had no luck because of conflicting answers. I am originally a Pennsylvania resident where I received a conceal carry permit. Since then, I have moved to Florida on military orders and while down here changed my residency to Florida (for tax reasons, not that it matters). My question is, since I am active duty military is my Pennsylvania conceal carry still valid or has it become null and void since I have changed my residency to that of Florida? I spoke to a Escambia Country sheriff who said as long as I have my military ID I should be good, however I'm not going to just go off of this one guy's word. Thanks.
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790.015 Nonresidents who are United States citizens and hold a concealed weapons license in another state; reciprocity.—
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(3) If the resident of another state who is the holder of a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm issued in another state establishes legal residence in this state by:
(a) Registering to vote;
(b) Making a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17; or
(c) Filing for homestead tax exemption on property in this state,
the license shall remain in effect for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal state residence.
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(3) If the resident of another state who is the holder of a valid license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm issued in another state establishes legal residence in this state by:
(a) Registering to vote;
(b) Making a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17; or
(c) Filing for homestead tax exemption on property in this state,
the license shall remain in effect for 90 days following the date on which the holder of the license establishes legal state residence.
I cannot say whether your PA permit is or is not valid, you'll need to contact PA for that answer, but I would guess that you are obliged to tell PA that you've changed your legal address.
that said, why don't you just get a CWFL and then there would be no questions.
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PM NavJag06 on this forum. He is military and an attorney. He will be happy to set you straight.
In my time, I never had to obtain new licenses where I was stationed, regardless of my 'residency' . Things may have changed, but I believe you are fine for the length of your service.
Welcome to Florida, and Thanks for your service!
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I suspect you need to be careful to keep your PA carry permit current and active (?)
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Oh, absolutely.
did you ever change your legal residence while on station? his becoming a legal FLA resident is what generated my comment, if he would have remained a PA resident his permit status wouldn't be a question but since he declared FLA as his domicile state he might be obligated to inform PA on his change of residence and get a fla permit
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Once you change residency, you will need to seek a new permit. Military, you might be able to haggle around the subject with a military ID, and a copy of your orders. But... since your changed your tax info, you technically are now a Floridian!
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