Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – October 24, 2015!

On October 24, 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 from 10am to 2pm on state and federal firearms law at their store located at  346 E … Continue reading Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – October 24, 2015! →

ALERT – PA FFLs, PSP Has No Authority To Conduct Inspections

It has recently come to my attention that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is conducting compliance inspections of PA Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) without warrants. Unlike the federal law provision found in 18 U.S.C. 923(g)(1)(B)(ii) that provides ATF with the authority to conduct a compliance inspection once every 12 months without a warrant, no similar … Continue reading ALERT – PA FFLs, PSP Has No Authority To Conduct Inspections →

Can You Bring Your Sword Into a School Administration Building? The Superior Court Says No…

Recently, in Commonwealth v. Giordano, 2015 PA Super 167, the Pennsylvania Superior Court published an opinion by Judge Wecht (who is currently running for PA Supreme Court) holding that although a school administration building was not defined in the statute as part of an "elementary or secondary publicly-funded educational institution" and no case law existed … Continue reading Can You Bring Your Sword Into a School Administration Building? The Superior Court Says No… →

Another Amici Curiae Brief Filed Against the City of Harrisburg!

Today, another Amici Curiae brief was submitted in the matter of City of Harrisburg, et al., v. U.S. Law Shield of Pennsylvania, LLC, et al., 449 C.D. 2015 by the Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League, American Gun Owners Alliance, Firearm Owners Against Crime, Gun Owners of America/Gun Owners Foundation, Lehigh Valley Tea Party, Pennsylvania Federation of … Continue reading Another Amici Curiae Brief Filed Against the City of Harrisburg! →

Appeal Filed with the PA Supreme Court in Leach v. Commonwealth

On July 20, 2015, the Commonwealth filed a Notice of Appeal with the Commonwealth Court in relation to its decision in Leach, et al. v. Commonwealth, et al., 585 M.D. 2014, regarding the constitutionality of Act 192, which, inter alia, provided for attorney fees and costs, when a municipality violates 18 Pa.C.S. 6120. Today, the … Continue reading Appeal Filed with the PA Supreme Court in Leach v. Commonwealth →

WARNING: Putative Firearms Attorneys Are On The Rise – Caveat Emptor

In the recent year, we have seen a drastic increase in attorneys purporting to handle firearms law issues; yet, many have not handled a firearms law issue, have stolen our copyrighted content and/or have provided ineffective assistance of counsel to their clients. Accordingly, it is imperative that any prospective client properly vet an attorney prior … Continue reading WARNING: Putative Firearms Attorneys Are On The Rise – Caveat Emptor →

Lower Merion Township’s Preliminary Objections in Relation to its Unlawful Firearm Ordinance are DENIED

Today, the Honorable Steven Tolliver of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas issued a decision and order denying Lower Merion Township's Preliminary Objections requesting that the complaint filed by Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) and other plaintiffs be dismissed. In so ruling, Judge Tolliver not only found that the individual plaintiffs sufficiently averred standing … Continue reading Lower Merion Township’s Preliminary Objections in Relation to its Unlawful Firearm Ordinance are DENIED →

Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – July 25, 2015!

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! →

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! →