Motion for Stay is DENIED in NRA v. Lancaster

It was reported earlier this week that the City of Lancaster's request for a Stay, pending the constitutional challenge in Leach v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 585 MD 2014, was denied. However, today an Order was issued dated February 13, 2015, which granted the City's request for a stay. At my request, Attorney Adam Kraut of … Continue reading Motion for Stay is DENIED in NRA v. Lancaster

Is the City of Harrisburg Attempting to Solicit People to Conspire to Violate the Law?

Recently, the City of Harrisburg announced that it was accepting donations to support its fight against several lawsuits, including ours, in relation to its illegal and unlawful firearm ordinances. However, it appears that the City's solicitor didn't think through this request in relation to Pennsylvania's Crimes Code. Let's start with the underlying statute that prohibits … Continue reading Is the City of Harrisburg Attempting to Solicit People to Conspire to Violate the Law?

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