Lancaster County.

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From Ted Glenn (tlglenn@azstarnet.com), February 7, 1997:
	I sent e-mail to Sheriff@co.lancaster.pa.us asking about permits
for non-residents and received the following reply:

> Date: Fri, 07 Feb 1997 11:27:43 -0500
> From: XXXXXXXXXXXXX <XXXXXXXX@co.lancaster.pa.us>
> To: tlglenn@azstarnet.com
> Subject: Concealed Weapons Permit
>
> Yes, we do issue concealed weapons permits to non-residents provided
> they have a valid permit from their home state and appear here in person.

	I replied asking how much of the application process can be done
via mail and received the following reply:

> Date: Fri, 07 Feb 1997 15:58:05 -0500
> From: XXXXXXXXXX <XXXXXXXX@co.lancaster.pa.us>
> To: tlglenn@azstarnet.com
> Subject: Re: Concealed Weapons Permit -Reply
>
> With regard to concealed weapons permits, unfortunately ALL
> transactions must be done in person and require two passport size
> photos  (NO dark glasses or hats) and $19.00 dollars in check made
> payable to the sheriff of Lancaster County. The permit is valid for 5
> years from date unless sooner revoked.

	So, Lancaster County issues to non-residents on a non-discretionary
basis, but you must pick-up and drop off the application form in person and
then pick-up the permit in person (three visits total unless you're
prepared and can complete the application immediately after you pick it
up in which case only two visits are required).
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From a resident of Lancaster County (June 10, 1997):
	"In the Lancaster section of Pennsylvania Non-Resident Concealed 
Weapons Permit FAQ it states that one can pay by check.  When I apllied for
the resident CCW a couple months ago, they would NOT accept a check, had to
be actual cash or a money order.  This is relatively new.  Since
everything else is the same for Non-res as for Res I thought you might
want to know."
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From a person who wished to remain anonymous (June 20, 2000):
As of January 2, 2000, Lancaster County is using a new computer system to
issue concealed weapons licenses. Passport size pictures are no longer
required to be supplied by the applicant. A digital photo is taken at the
time the license is issued and printed on the license card (now wallet size).

The cost of a new permit in Lancaster County is now $25 including the
photo. Previously it was $19 and the passport photos typically cost from
$7-10. Concealed weapons license are usually issued within 45 business days
of application, but the state can place an indefinite hold on the process.
(Recent wait times I have heard of for residents have been about 3 weeks.)
The license is good for 5 years.

According to a newspaper article, it will now be possible to replace lost
licenses for $6. Previously it was necessary to go through the entire
process including background check and the cost was $19 and you had to
again supply two pictures.

According to the article, Lancaster County issues or renews about 4000
concealed carry licenses a year. There are 17,000 plus license holders in
the county.

(All the above information applys to residents of PA. No information was
available to me concerning non-resident licenses.)
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