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Gov. Wolf extended license to carry firearms permits this week for a fifth time through March 31.
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to grant a fifth consecutive extension to renew firearms carry permits through March 31 couldn’t have been more timely, according to Westmoreland County Sheriff James Albert.
The previous extension was set to expire Dec. 31 and Albert said his two deputies assigned the “appointment only” permit office have been swamped with inquiries and applicants over the past several weeks.
“I have had two deputies assigned to it 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, plus since September we added evening hours on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. and still all of our available slots are booked for the next two months,” Albert said.