Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!

Today, Perry County's Right to Know Law Officer provided me with additional information regarding my request of June 22, 2014.  A copy of the Nauman Smith law Firm June 2, 2014 invoice can be obtained here. More interesting is the June 16, 2014 letter from Perry County Solicitor William Blunt. You can download a copy … Continue reading Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!

Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace

I have previously blogged about the pending legal action filed by Perry County Auditor McMullen against Perry County Sheriff Nace. What most are unaware of is the cost that will be borne by the Perry County taxpayers. Pursuant to a Right to Know Law (RTKL) request that I filed in April, I was able to … Continue reading Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace

Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info

Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace, an ardent supporter of the 2nd Amendment, is being sued by Perry County Auditor McMullen to compel his disclosure of confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicant information. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i) provides, All information provided by the potential .. applicant, including, but not limited to, the ... applicant's name … Continue reading Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info

Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?

On June 18th, HB 1989 was presented to the Governor, which the Governor is expected to sign in the near future. In addition to making the Piper J-3 Cub the official state aircraft of Pennsylvania, HB 1989 when signed by the Governor would make the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth. HB … Continue reading Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?

PA Firearms Law Seminar – July 19, 2014

On July 19 2014, 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 The Sportsman's Shop, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at the Welsh Mountain Community Center, 564 Sandmine Road, New Holland … Continue reading PA Firearms Law Seminar – July 19, 2014

PA Firearms Law Seminar – June 28, 2014

On June 28, 2014, 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 Lehigh Valley Open Carry (LVOC), will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at Unami Fish and Game, S 2nd St, Emmaus, … Continue reading PA Firearms Law Seminar – June 28, 2014

Did ATF’s Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts?

It isn't often that I find myself giving advice that is more restrictive than ATF's interpretations but it appears that ATF recently changed that dynamic when it held that an "unincorporated trust" was not a "person" under the Gun Control Act. Before I give you the answer to the question you're pondering, let's first review … Continue reading Did ATF’s Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts?

Attorney General Kane Invalidates Utah Firearm Reciprocity

Today, the news spread like wildfire that Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane had invalidated Pennsylvania's reciprocity with Utah. Unfortunately, the news is true. Unlike the previous "modifications" to the Florida, Virginia and Arizona reciprocity agreements (which I previously discussed in my article on AG Kane eviscerating the Florida Reciprocity Agreement and in my testimony before the … Continue reading Attorney General Kane Invalidates Utah Firearm Reciprocity

Attorney Tom Odom of Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG"), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., was quoted several times in an article appearing in The Guardian newspaper over the weekend addressing the current rulemaking effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") to impose additional requirements when trusts and other legal … Continue reading

The Future of ATF’s eForms System

Today, Deputy Assistant Director Marvin Richardson issued a letter to eForm users advising on the future of the eForms system. You can download a copy of the letter here. After citing to a 380% increase in form applications since 2005 and a 1000% increase in eForm usage from 2013, Assistant Director Richardson explains that eForms … Continue reading The Future of ATF’s eForms System