[PapaBear3625]

Not exactly. “Shall issue” != “No pre-conditions issue”. They still have training requirements and so on.

Some states do. PA does not. Here it's just a case you get your picture taken and you pay the $45 or so fee.

[Still Thinking]

Oh OK, in states where it’s just a matter of fee payment, then I agree with you, they should just do away with the system entirely. At least once no one needs them any more for reciprocity.