On July 25, 2015, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at 346 E Church Rd, King of … Continue reading Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – July 25, 2015!
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PA Supreme Court Decision in Musau Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
I previously blogged about the Monumental Firearms Law related Decision from the Superior Court in relation to DUI. In Commonwealth v. Musau, 2013 PA Super 159, the Superior Court held that an individual who, during a first or second DUI, refused to provide blood or breath testing, could only be punished by a maximum of … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Decision in Musau Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
Lancaster Ordered to Disclose Donor Information Relating to Legal Defense Fund!
Today, the Office of Open Records (OOR) issued a final determination in relation to my Right to Know Law appeal in relation to, inter alia, the City of Lancaster's redaction of donor information. You can download a copy of the determination here. OOR found Because Section 708(c) prevents the application of 65 P.S. 67.708(b)(13) to … Continue reading Lancaster Ordered to Disclose Donor Information Relating to Legal Defense Fund!
Lower Merion Township – Taxpayers on the Hook for Legal Expenses related to Illegal Firearms Ordinance
As our viewers are aware, we filed suit against Lower Merion Township regarding its illegal firearm ordinance on March 20, 2015 and its request for a Stay was denied on May 14, 2015. In litigating this matter, on April 30, 2015, I filed a Right to Know Law (RTKL) request seeking documents in the Township's … Continue reading Lower Merion Township – Taxpayers on the Hook for Legal Expenses related to Illegal Firearms Ordinance
Cambria County to Return 306 Guns to Resident at NO Cost , After Final PFA Dismissed and Temporary PFA Vacated
As some of our viewers are aware, in March of this year, a Cambria County man and collector of firearms had 306 of his firearms confiscated by the Cambria County Sheriff as a result of a temporary Protection for Abuse Act (PFA) Order. (His name is not being disclosed due to the nature of the … Continue reading Cambria County to Return 306 Guns to Resident at NO Cost , After Final PFA Dismissed and Temporary PFA Vacated
Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision – Felons Do Not Lose Property Right in Owned Firearms
Today, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in Henderson v. U.S., No 13-1487, 575 U.S. _____ (2015), holding that while a convicted felon is prohibited from "possessing" firearms pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 922(g), nothing strips the individual of his/her property interest in the firearms and the individual retains "the right merely to … Continue reading Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision – Felons Do Not Lose Property Right in Owned Firearms
ATF Determination – FFLs Can Rent Handguns AND Ammunition to Individuals 18 and Older
As our readers are aware, Trop Gun Shop, LTD has been at the forefront of defending the rights of those in the Firearms Industry, including individuals, FFLs and Gun Clubs/Ranges. Recently, Trop obtained a determination from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that benefits the entire Firearms Industry. In March of 2013, … Continue reading ATF Determination – FFLs Can Rent Handguns AND Ammunition to Individuals 18 and Older
Lower Merion Township’s Request for Stay is DENIED.
Today, the Honorable Bernard Moore of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas denied Lower Merion Township's request for stay pending the outcome of Leach v. Commonwealth, 585 MD 2014. A copy of the Order is available here. Accordingly, the matter will move forward and Plaintiffs expect that a hearing on their Preliminary Injunction will … Continue reading Lower Merion Township’s Request for Stay is DENIED.
Firearms Law Seminar – May 24, 2015!
On Sunday, May 24, 2015, from 10am to 2pm, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince from the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., and Attorney Eric Winter from Prince Law Offices, P.C. will present on federal and state firearms law issues at the Heritage Guild of Easton, 70 Hilton Street, Easton, PA … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – May 24, 2015!
Harrisburg Ordered to Disclose Donor Information Relating to Legal Defense Fund
Today, the Office of Open Records (OOR) issued a final determination in relation to my Right to Know Law appeal in relation to, inter alia, the City's redaction of donor information. You can download a copy of the determination here. OOR found The City has not met its burden of demonstrating that responsive donor information … Continue reading Harrisburg Ordered to Disclose Donor Information Relating to Legal Defense Fund