Allentown: Only “Wealthy, White Individuals” Need Apply As Residents

Recently, during the debate over Allentown council's repeal of its illegal firearm ordinances, Democrat Michael Donovan, a former member of city council who supported Allentown's lost and stolen gun law, declared that "Allentown is the third largest city in the state" and "It is claiming a renaissance for wealthy, white individuals who wish to be … Continue reading Allentown: Only “Wealthy, White Individuals” Need Apply As Residents

Jim Smith for Berks County Court of Common Pleas Judge!

Everyone, My friend, Jim Smith, is running for the Berks County Court of Common Pleas and I would appreciate if you would support him. Jim believes in the Constitution and has extensive legal experience in both state and federal court. Jim represents the values we share and believe in. I am reaching out to you … Continue reading Jim Smith for Berks County Court of Common Pleas Judge!

Attorney General Kathleen Kane Issues Firearm Reciprocity Report

Today, Attorney General Kathleen Kane issued her 2013-2014 Firearm Reciprocity Report, as required by 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109. Pursuant to Section 6109(k)(2), "The Attorney General shall report to the General Assembly ... annually ... concerning the agreements which have been consummated under this subsection." There is little of interest in the one page report, other … Continue reading Attorney General Kathleen Kane Issues Firearm Reciprocity Report

Firearms Law Seminar – March 7, 2015 – in Support of Jim Smith for Berks County Judge!

On Saturday, March 7, 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 Berks Fire Water Restorations, 1145 Commons Boulevard, Reading, PA 19605. … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – March 7, 2015 – in Support of Jim Smith for Berks County Judge!

Perry County Sheriff Nace Does Not Require References on LTCF Applications!

Consistent with a growing number of county sheriffs, Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace is not requiring license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicants to included references on the LTCF application. I have long contended that requiring references on the application is a violation of the confidentiality provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. 6111(g)(3.1) and (i), as merely calling … Continue reading Perry County Sheriff Nace Does Not Require References on LTCF Applications!

ATF Issues First Ruling of the New Year – Is It The End Of 80% Lowers?

On only the second day of 2015, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued it's first ruling of the year! ATF Ruling 2015-1 addresses putative Firearm Industry concerns regarding "whether Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL), or unlicensed machine shops, may engage in the business of completing, or assisting in the completion of, … Continue reading ATF Issues First Ruling of the New Year – Is It The End Of 80% Lowers?

Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances

As many of our viewers are aware, I have sent 6+ page letters to numerous (over 90) municipalities regarding their unlawful firearm ordinances and the looming effective date of Act 192. I am going to attempt to keep this blog article updated on the status of those municipal ordinances, where the municipality has taken or … Continue reading Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances

Whoops We (ATF) Did It Again…Arbitrary Determinations Over the Sig Brace

Formerly the Firearms Technology Branch (FTB) of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, now the Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB), has brought us such hits as "a shoestring is a machinegun" (for which I wish Nike had sued ATF over) and "a silencer wipe isn't a silencer part, then it was, until … Continue reading Whoops We (ATF) Did It Again…Arbitrary Determinations Over the Sig Brace

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules that an Involuntary Commitment is Insufficient for Stripping One of His/Her 2nd Amendment Rights

In a decision issued by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, the court found that it was unconstitutional to strip an individual of his 2nd Amendment rights when he had been involuntarily committed for less than a month after a devastating divorce some 28 years ago. This is a major victory for 2nd Amendment … Continue reading 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules that an Involuntary Commitment is Insufficient for Stripping One of His/Her 2nd Amendment Rights

FICG Files Letter with Borough of Doylestown to Rescind Its Unlawful Firearm Ordinances

Today, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG)®, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed a letter in support of the Borough of Doylestown rescinding its illegal firearm ordinances on behalf of American Gun Owners Alliance (AMGOA), Concerned Gun Owners of PA (CGOPA), Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC), Pennsylvanians For Self Protection (PA4SP) and several Borough residents. … Continue reading FICG Files Letter with Borough of Doylestown to Rescind Its Unlawful Firearm Ordinances