Trek wrote:I carried once--while walking my dog near my house. I was concerned about attacking stray dogs (which has actually happened to people my development) and the admittedly rare but not impossible black bear. I'm still nervous at the thought of carrying again. In PA you can shoot an attacking animal, and don't have to wait for it to bite you or your pet. Some people take their dogs out without a leash.
I'm too dang ill at ease at the thought of carrying in a shopping mall or a Walmart or a restaurant. I don't live in a high crime area but there is one about 7 miles away. Every time I go to the movies with my wife, I think about Aurora, Colorado. Unfortunately, the theater I patronize has a no firearms sign on the door.
If PA law is like Oregon law then you can ignore the “Firearm Prohibited” signs and carry anyway, if you have a valid CHL.
If the proprietor finds out that you’re carrying a gun all they can do is ask you to leave and then “trespass” you if you refuse.
But if you adhere to the maxim “concealed means concealed” then how will they know?
(Disclaimer: this does bot constitute legal advice. Consult your lawyer.)