In Adams County, being caught with a concealed firearm or having one in your vehicle without a valid License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) can lead to a felony charge under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6106. Even if you legally own the gun, carrying it without a license is a criminal offense.
What Counts as “Carrying Without a License”?
- Firearm in a glovebox or center console
- Gun tucked in waistband, purse, or jacket
- Transporting a firearm without meeting statutory exceptions
Penalties Include:
- Felony of the third degree
- Up to 7 years in prison
- Fines up to $15,000
- Permanent criminal record
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We see these charges filed regularly after traffic stops in Gettysburg or during vehicle searches at DUI checkpoints. Even if you explain you didn’t know a license was required, that’s not a legal defense under Pennsylvania law.
We Know How to Fight These Charges
Our defense may include proving the firearm wasn’t concealed, challenging the legality of the traffic stop, or asserting an applicable exception under the law.
Charged in Adams County for 6106? Call The McShane Firm and protect your record.
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