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Pennsylvania State Police Department Headquarters (non-emergency)
(Business Hours 7:00 am – 4:30 pm)
Telephone: (717) 783-5599
Fax: No fax number available
1800 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, Pa 17110
News and Media Inquires
Telephone: (717) 783-5556
Fax: (717) 705-2185
NOTE: For press calls outside the buisness hours listed above, please call the local PSP Troop/Station your question pertains to (see Full PSP Station Directory link above)
Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Human Resources
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone: (717) 783-5533
Human Resources' Fax Number: (717) 772-1436
For Information Concerning:
Firearm Division Contact Information
Criminal History: (717) 783-5494
Crash Reports: (717) 783-3380
Expungement Unit: (717) 783-5499
General Informaiton: (717) 783-5592
Note: If you have submitted your criminal history request on-line and know your control number, Click Here. If you do not know your control number, or for additional criminal history request questions call the PATCH Help Line toll-free at: 1-888-QUERY-PA (1-888-783-7972)
Administrative Section
(717) 705-8842
Questions concerning publications such as the firearm dealer’s newsletter, dealer’s manual, Firearms Division portion of the PSP Web Site or firearm statistics.
Records Unit
(717) 783-5495
The Records Unit should be contacted for written requests for forms, safety brochures, or application/record of sale and may be available via fax or mail. Questions concerning the processing of application/record of sale forms, license to carry permits, and sportsman’s firearm permits may also be directed here.
Instant Check Unit
(717)783-5598
Questions regarding how PICS works, background checks or state firearms laws.
Compliance Unit
717-772-1896
Questions concerning dealer account information, surcharge remittance forms, or dealer compliance should be directed to the accounting assistant responsible for your account. If you do not have that information, call the number listed above.
Challenge Unit
717-705-4541/4540
Questions concerning challenges to PICS denials.
Written Requests for Firearms Forms ONLY:
Mail to:
Pennsylvania State Police
Firearm Records Unit
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110
or fax to: Firearm Records Unit – (717) 772-4249
Other State Police Agencies:
State Troopers Directory