2005 News
November 1, 2005
Upgrade To Bucks County Weapons Permit System
Sheriff Edward "Duke" Donnelly Institutes
Electronic Card Permit With Digital Image
Bucks County Sheriff Duke Donnelly (far right), with Sgt. Jack
Kirkpatrick, addresses the press to announce the launch of an improved
weapons permit program.
Bucks County Sheriff Edward "Duke" Donnelly has launched a new system
for issuing concealed weapons permits. The system officially goes
into effect November 1, 2005 at the Sheriffs offices in Doylestown,
Quakertown and Levittown.
Applications will be processed through an electronic system that
will issue a plastic permit, complete with their digital photograph
and signature. The new cards are more durable than the current paper
permit.
Sheriff Edward "Duke" Donnelly considers the weapons permit system
upgrade a priority of his administration. "The new licensing system
offers our law-abiding citizens a better product. It is a technologically
secure license, with a digital image for improved photo identification
by law enforcement."
The permit, valid for five years, allows a Bucks County resident
to carry a concealed firearm within Pennsylvania. Bucks County has
approximately 25,000 active permits. The county renews approximately
5000 permits a year. Permit issuance is conditional to a PA State
Police background check for criminal history.
The fee for the new license is $40. Paper permits will continue
to be available for $19, but must include two identical color photographs.
Applicants can purchase photographs at the sheriff offices for $10.
Current license holders can upgrade to the new card for a $21 fee.
Applications are accepted at the following locations:
Bucks County Courthouse, 55 E. Court, 1 st floor, Doylestown.
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
215-348-6136
Levittown Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown.
Monday - Friday, 8: 30 am to 4 pm
215-949-5800
Quakertown Government Services Center , 515 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown.
Thursday, 8:30 am to 4 pm
215-536-4289