For years, actually ever since President Reagan promised to do away with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, people have asked will the ATF be disbanded. Today, Columnist Katie Pavlich, published an article entitled Bombshell: DOJ Considering Elimination of ATF.
Columinst Pavlich cites to multiple sources within the DOJ and ATF that have confirmed the existence of a “white paper,” which outlines the elimination of the ATF and reassignment of ATF law enforcement duties to the FBI and DEA. What makes this even more credible is the fact that this author knows that for several years there have been behind the scenes discussions of FBI taking over ATF’s law enforcement duties, but the FBI has outwardly refused to employ any existing ATF agents. This white paper would seem to indicate that all ATF Agents would be terminated and not reassigned.
While the elimination of the 1920’s era ATF would be a welcomed improvement, I still have concerns over how much the FBI, DHS, and DEA knew, condoned, and aided in Operation Fast and Furious. Would we be any better off? While I do have more faith in the FBI, DHS, and the DEA to prevent future Waco-like scenarios, I still have concerns regarding all of our federal agencies and the lack seemingly lack of oversight…
Published by Joshua Prince, Esq.
With our 2nd Amendment rights being attacked at both the Federal and State level, and the ATF (Burea of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) trying to close down FFLs (Federal Firearms Licensees) for minor infractions while making FFLs the scapegoat when the ATF's records are inaccurate, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am one of only a handful of attorneys across the US that practices in the niche area of law known as firearms law. I decided to concentrate my legal practice on firearms law not only because I am a shooter and firearms enthusiast, but also to ensure that our inalienable Right to Keep and Bear Arms is never encroached upon.
I handle cases at the Federal and State level for both FFLs and individuals. At the federal and state levels for individuals, I actively defend the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and Section 21 of the PA Constitution, as well as, help individuals with:
- License to Carry Firearms Denials;
- Challenges to Erroneous PICS Denials;
- Relief from Firearms Disabilities;
- Estate Planning Advice;
- Gun/NFA Trusts; and
- 42 USC 1983 Actions for Deprivation of Civil Rights
At both the state and federal levels, I represent FFLs and SOTs throughout Pennsylvania and the US regarding:
- ATF Compliance Inspections;
- Warning Letters and Hearings;
- FFL Revocations;
- Corporate Structure Advice
- Indoor/Outdoor Range Implementation; and
- Forfeiture Proceedings
In following my love for firearms and firearms law, I have taught several Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars on Firearms in Estates and Trusts and Firearms Law 101 for several Bar Associations, including Berks, Cumberland, and Dauphin Counties. I also planned and taught several Firearms in Estates CLE classes for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI).
While at Widener Law School, I was a member of the Widener Law Journal. I wrote an article on the Inaccuracy of the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR). I also had an article published on Fee Disputes in Workers Compensation cases in the Widener Law Journal, Volume 18, No. 2.
You can often find me posting on several internet forums, including Subguns, Uzitalk, AR15, and PAFOA. I also hold PA Firearms Law classes for local ranges to inform the public on the firearm laws of the Commonwealth.
Following in my father's footsteps, I am also a Board member for the Pottstown Police Athletic League (PAL).
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Mr. Prince,
I’m currently in my last year at widener law school (Delaware Campus). I also frequently read through the PAFOA boards, where i saw the link to your law firm. It’s refreshing to see an attorney focus part of his practice on upholding the 2nd amendment rights of PA residents. Thank you for your advocacy, as gun owners like myself truly appreciate it.
-Greg
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