Third Circuit: US Government Cannot Prohibit People Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes From Possessing Firearms

Yesterday, in an en banc, 11-4, decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeal in Range v. Attorney General of the U.S., et al, No. 21-2835, 2023 WL 3833404 (3d Cir. June 6, 2023) held that as "Range is one of 'the people' who have Second Amendment rights" regardless of his prior conviction for making a … Continue reading Third Circuit: US Government Cannot Prohibit People Convicted of Non-Violent Crimes From Possessing Firearms

PA Democrats (And Some Republicans) Seek To Preclude The Amish And Others With Closely Held Religious Beliefs From Procuring Firearms

As some of you may be aware, PA House Bill 714 seeks to preclude the sale or transfer of any form of firearm, in the absence of it being transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensee ("FFL"). During the PA House vote on this bill, not only did every Democrat (except for Frank Burns) vote in … Continue reading PA Democrats (And Some Republicans) Seek To Preclude The Amish And Others With Closely Held Religious Beliefs From Procuring Firearms

Threats From the PA GOP? Pro-Bono Representation To Any GOP State, County or Local Member

Recently, I became aware of threats being issued by state, county, and local GOP chairs to members, who are supporting my son, Josh Prince, and other Republican candidates in the Primary election on May 16th. I am currently aware of these threats in Allegheny, Clearfield, Jefferson, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mercer, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, even though … Continue reading Threats From the PA GOP? Pro-Bono Representation To Any GOP State, County or Local Member

Primary Election On May 16, 2023: Carrying a Firearm While Voting – It’s Political Speech and It’s Lawful!

While I have blogged on the topic extensively, several individuals have requested that I write an article including all the pertinent information in one article, as many residents of Pennsylvania are unaware of their right to carry a firearm while voting, unless their polling location is located at a place which is prohibited under state … Continue reading Primary Election On May 16, 2023: Carrying a Firearm While Voting – It’s Political Speech and It’s Lawful!

Luzerne County Voters “Disenfranchised And Denied The Fundamental Right To Vote”

Yesterday, the federal Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing entitled "2022 Midterms Look Back Series: Government Voter Suppression in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.” As reflected in the prior holding of Luzerne County Common Pleas Judge Lesa Gelb and in the testimony yesterday, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania “[v]oters, through no fault of their own, were … Continue reading Luzerne County Voters “Disenfranchised And Denied The Fundamental Right To Vote”

Annual COMPANY Reports in Pennsylvania

On November 3, 2022, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 122 of 2022.  Among the many changes made by this legislation, Act 122 creates an annual report filing requirement (like that imposed by most states)  for domestic and foreign filing entities. The new annual report filing is required for: Domestic business corporations Domestic nonprofit corporations Domestic limited liability … Continue reading Annual COMPANY Reports in Pennsylvania

Firearms Safety and Law Seminar on February 26, 2023 at Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co.

On February 26, 2023 Attorney Dillon Harris of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., will be joining Ron Mest Sports and several other presenters at the Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Co., 10 Warwick St., Boyertown, PA 19512 to discuss topics like prohibited persons, pistol stabilizer braces, the … Continue reading Firearms Safety and Law Seminar on February 26, 2023 at Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co.

Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. Announces Candidacy For The Commonwealth Court

Yesterday, Attorney Josh Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. announced his candidacy for the Commonwealth Court; a vacancy resultant from then-Judge Kevin Brobson's election to the PA Supreme Court, last year. Josh has been with the Firm since 2009 and has devoted his legal career to defending the constitutional and statutory rights of his clients … Continue reading Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. Announces Candidacy For The Commonwealth Court

Automatic Knives to be Legal In Pennsylvania Next Year

As the saying goes, even a broken clock is right twice a day. Last week Governor Wolf signed HB 1929 amending 18 Pa.C.S. § 908, concerning Prohibited Offensive Weapons, to remove "dagger knife, razor, or cutting instrument, the blade of which is exposed in an automatic way by switch, push-button, spring mechanism, or otherwise" from … Continue reading Automatic Knives to be Legal In Pennsylvania Next Year