Philadelphia Police Department
Gun Permit Unit
660 E. Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Phone: 215-685-3658
IMPORTANT: NEW PROCEDURES
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PERMIT PICK-UPS
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NOTICE: The receipt of an approval notice DOES NOT give you the right to
carry a concealed weapon. Only upon issuance of the License
to Carry will the authority of carrying a concealed weapon be given.
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All Appointments for Pick-up are now scheduled through the PERMITIUM ORDER TRACKER upon approval.
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The hours for Permit pick-ups will be as follows:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
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On your appointment date, you will need to provide the following items.
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A Copy of your APPROVAL email
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You Driver's License or Official PA Photo Identification Card
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Renewals - bring your old Pennsylvania License to Carry
Due to the limited access to the building, you may be waiting outside until it is your turn to be seen. Be sure to dress for the weather.
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The Unit will be closed on all Federal, State, & Local Holidays
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YOU MUST BE ON TIME FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.
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IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL NOT BE SEEN AND WILL HAVE TO OBTAIN ANOTHER APPOINTMENT DATE.
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ONLY THE APPLICANT WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE BUILDING (IF AN INTERPRETER IS NEEDED THEY CAN ENTER WITH THE APPLICANT). NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 21 WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.