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The homicide rate in Philadelphia continues to rise higher than last year – which was a record year for homicides, although those numbers are slowly declining. Currently, 121 people have been killed in Philadelphia since the beginning of the year, up 2% from last year. Carrying a concealed weapon, however, does require a license, and 1.7 million residents have one, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. Philly's rules are more strict: in the city, both concealed and open carry require a license. A new bill aims to make all of those permitting requirements unnecessary. Neither Pennsylvania nor Philadelphia requires a license or permit to buy a firearm, and there is no waiting period before a buyer can take a gun home. But people do need to undergo a background check to buy handguns or long guns (such as rifles and shotguns) from a licensed dealer in the state.
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