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Pennsylvania Open Carry Laws (2026)

Conditional: Open carry of a handgun is legal without a license at 18+ statewide EXCEPT in Philadelphia, where an LTCF is required.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Open carry of a handgun is legal without a license at 18+ statewide EXCEPT in Philadelphia, where an LTCF is required. An LTCF is also required to carry in a vehicle.

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