Sheriff's Office

Conceal Carry Permit Application Information:

All applicants (New and Renewal) must fill out an application for a Pennsylvania license to carry firearms. Once the application is submitted, the Sheriff has 45 days in which to do the investigation through Pennsylvania State Police Instant Check System (PICS) and notify the applicant of the results. Conceal carry permits are issued to applicants that are eligible based off an approved background investigation conducted through the PICS, the permit upon issuance is valid for five years. The Sheriff can revoke the conceal carry permit if at any time the applicant no longer qualifies to retain the permit or it has been misused.

All applicants are required to provide a valid Driver’s License or Photo Identification card with their current address issued from their state of residence. A fee of $20.00 is accepted at the time an application is submitted (Cash or Check only). In addition, for applicants residing outside of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the applicant must provide a copy of a valid license to carry firearms issued from their state of residence upon application.

If an applicant receives a denied/undetermined background check result, they have the right to challenge the determination 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. A refund of $15.00 will be issued back to the applicant at this time, along with a copy of the Challenge form.

Pennsylvania law requires the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office to process all applications for conceal carry permits. 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. Applicants may apply online at the below link.

Federal Firearm Licenses Applications:

The Indiana County Sheriff’s Office issues licenses for all Federal Firearm Dealers (FFL) in Indiana County. For more information FFL contact the office at (724) 465-3930.

Notice: Gun laws vary by State, for information on reciprocity go to https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/ to obtain information.