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noticed Sb 75 from 2015 --- who does safety classes like this?

brk913

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This bill was introduced by a legislator who had a NRA Pistol Instructor whispering in his ear. The NRA is about to go to a blended learning format and half or more of the current class will be taken as an online class. Google NRA Blended Training and you can read all about it.....
 

Statkowski

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Cherry Tree (Indiana County), Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania requirements for a gun purchase (long gun, shotgun, handgun):

* Pay cash or plastic.
* Take your new toy home.

Pennsylvania requirements for a license to carry (concealed, or in a vehicle):

* Fill out a one-page application at your County Sheriff's office.
* Pay $20.00.
* Get your license. Some places issue on-the-spot, some take a little longer (45-day maximum allowed).

Pennsylvania requirements for a license to carry openly:

* Doesn't exist. No license is required for open carry (except in Philadelphia).

Safety training requirements? None.
Hands-on training requirements? None.
Doctor's certification? None.
Letters of recommendation? None.
Fingerprint requirements? None.

And, at last count, over 1,044,632 people have Pennsylvania licenses (roughly 10.9% of the adult population).
 
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