Carrying a Firearm Without a License in Cumberland County: A Costly Mistake Without a Violent Act

Carrying a concealed firearm without a valid license in Cumberland County might seem like a technicality, especially if you legally own the gun. But under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6106, this is treated as a third-degree felony, with steep penalties.

You Can Be Charged If You:

  • Have a gun in your vehicle
  • Are stopped with a concealed weapon in public
  • Cross state lines with a Pennsylvania-registered gun but no LTCF

Penalties:

  • Up to 7 years in prison 
  • $15,000 in fines 
  • Felony record with long-term consequences

Local Enforcement:
 Police in areas like Carlisle and Camp Hill enforce this statute strictly. We’ve represented people who were stopped for minor traffic violations and suddenly found themselves facing a felony charge over a legally owned gun.

How We Defend You
 We review whether you were eligible for an exemption, whether the firearm was actually “concealed,” and if your Fourth Amendment rights were violated during the search.

Call The McShane Firm if you’re facing a 6106 charge in Cumberland County.

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  • Our clients have the right to expect, we will be proactive in communication. You will hear it from us first. We will return all phone calls, texts and emails promptly.
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This is our promise to you. Call today to get us on your side: (717) 657-3900.

PA DUI attorney Justin J. McShane is the President/CEO of The McShane Firm, LLC - Pennsylvania's top criminal law and DUI law firm. He is the highest rated DUI attorney in PA as rated by Avvo.com. Justin McShane is a double Board certified attorney. He is the first and so far the only Pennsylvania attorney to achieve American Bar Association recognized board certification in DUI defense from the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. He is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.