The Philadelphia Police Department Gun Permit Unit (GPU) is once again accepting applications for a license to carry firearms after Gun Owners of America (GOA) filed suit against the city over excessive application processing delays amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, the city of Philadelphia reopened its Gun Permit Unit (GPU) and began allowing residents to submit gun-carry permits by email, the Philadelphia Police Department website stated.
In October, GOA had filed suit against the city after applicants for gun-carry permits were experiencing excessive delays beyond the time period permitted by law. Gun Owners of America, Inc., et. al. vs. City of Philadelphia and Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw sought to push the city into accepting and processing LTCF applications within the lawful time period.