Bill Removing Concealed Carry Permit Requirement for Carrying Firearm in Vehicle Introduced

State Rep. Andrea Verobish (R-Blair) announced today she has introduced legislation to remove the requirement that individuals first obtain a concealed carry permit before being allowed to carry a firearm in their vehicle.

Under current law, individuals who wish to carry a concealed firearm on their person, or transport a loaded firearm in their vehicle, must first obtain a concealed carry permit. While our Commonwealth recognizes the right to openly carry a firearm without a permit, that same right is not recognized once an individual enters a vehicle.

“The right to own and bear arms is a fundamental constitutional right,” Verobish said. “Law-abiding citizens should not be required to obtain government permission before exercising that right while on the road.”

“Rep. Verobish’s first prime-sponsored bill addresses a long-standing infringement on the rights of Pennsylvania gun owners,” Pennsylvania Gun Rights Director Craig Storrs Jr. said. “Under current law, a law-abiding citizen can openly carry a firearm on foot and yet become a criminal simply by entering a vehicle if they don’t have a permit. That makes no sense.

“This legislation restores consistency to Pennsylvania law and takes an important step toward ensuring that constitutional rights do not disappear the moment a citizen gets behind the wheel or in a passenger seat. Pennsylvania Gun Rights is proud to support Rep. Verobish’s bill and applauds her leadership in making the protection of the Second Amendment one of her first legislative priorities.”