Contact Info
Sheriff: Robert E. Fyock
Chief Deputy: Ryan S. Hill
Sheriff's Office
Indiana County Courthouse
Third floor
825 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701-3973
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Firearm License Unit
Mon-Fri, 9 am to 2 pm
Phone: (724) 465.3930
Fax: (724) 465.3937
Closed Holidays
Gun Permit Information
Pennsylvania law requires the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office to process all applications for license to conceal carry firearms
New applicants fill out an application for a Pennsylvania license to carry firearms form. Licenses are issued to all applicants who based on a background investigation conducted through the Pennsylvania State Police Instant Check System (PICS) are eligible. Once an application is submitted, the Sheriff has 45 days in which to do the investigation through PICS and notify the applicant of the approval or denial. The license upon issuance is valid for 5 years, the Sheriff can revoke the license if at any time the applicant no longer qualifies to retain the license or it had been misused.
All applicants are required to have a valid Driver's License or Photo Identification Card with a current address from the state of residence and must pay a fee of $20.00 (Personal Check or Cash) is accepted at the time the application is submitted. For applicants residing outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the applicant must provide a copy of the valid license to carry firearms from their home state at the time of application.
To apply for a Pennsylvania license to carry firearms print the below application, fill it out in its entirety, and call the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office, (724) 465-3930 to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be made Monday through Friday, between 9:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. We may not be able to accept walk-ins. The person requesting the permit must bring the application in person at their scheduled appointment.
If an applicant is denied/undetermined, they have the right to challenge the denial by submitting a PICS Challenge Form, which by law must be submitted to the PICS Challenge Unit within 30 days of the date the applicant was denied. No personal information will be discussed by phone. A refund of $15 will be issued to the applicant and a copy of the Challenge form will be provided upon request.
**The Indiana County Sheriff’s Office also issues the licenses for all firearms dealers in Indiana County. For more information on firearms licensing please call our office at (724) 465-3930.
Notice: Gun Laws vary by state. Go to the https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ to get information on conceal carry reciprocity.