FICG Files Letter Against Disclosure of Perry County License to Carry Firearms Applicants

On April 12, 2014, Reporter Sean Sauro reported that Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace was refusing a request by Perry County Auditor Kimberly McMullen to disclose Perry County License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) applicant information. Sheriff Nace correctly stated "They want the names of the people who have gun permits, and that's confidential ... The … Continue reading FICG Files Letter Against Disclosure of Perry County License to Carry Firearms Applicants

FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF 51P

Today, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed its official Comment in opposition to ATF's newest rulemaking endeavor, ATF 51P, regarding ATF's desire to amend the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution." Due to the proposed Rule involving mental health, few in … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF 51P

Does a PA Bar Applicant Have to Disclose that He/She Filed For or Obtained a License to Carry Firearms?

Recently, I had the opportunity to address whether a Pennsylvania Bar applicant may lawfully and ethically refuse to disclose on the application that he/she filed for or obtained a license to carry firearms (LTCF) because of the confidentiality provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i). Several weeks ago, a client and soon-to-be Bar applicant contacted me … Continue reading Does a PA Bar Applicant Have to Disclose that He/She Filed For or Obtained a License to Carry Firearms?

U.S. Supreme Court Decides What Constitutes Domestic Violence

Today, in the matter of U.S. v. Castleman, 12–1371, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision relating to what constitutes a "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence." The brief background is that in 2001 Mr. Castleman pled guilty in Tennessee to "intentionally or knowingly caus[ing] bodily injury to” the mother of his child, in violation of … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Decides What Constitutes Domestic Violence

Third Class City Code Reenacted with Firearm Protections

Like to most Pennsylvanians, it is probably a surprise to our readers that the Third Class City Code, 53 P.S. § 35101, et seq., was up for reenactment, as it was set to expire. Yesterday, March 19, 2014, Governor Corbett signed the re-codification, SB 497, into law. Few would even take note of the re-codification but … Continue reading Third Class City Code Reenacted with Firearm Protections

Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie

On February 21st, 2014, Erie Court of Common Pleas President Judge Ernest DiSantis, Jr. issued an Order granting not only Justin Dillon's request for a preliminary injunction against the City of Erie's Ordinance 955.06 but also his request for a permanent injunction. In the very simple Order, Judge DiSantis wrote, "AND NOW, this 21st day … Continue reading Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie

FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Sixth Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot and Birthday Bash– May 24, 2014!

Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be hosting our sixth bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on May 24, 2014, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution, Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution, and your PA Gun … Continue reading FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Sixth Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot and Birthday Bash– May 24, 2014!

Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!

From February 1, 2014 through February 9, 2014, in support of the Firearms Industry and the NRA's Great American Outdoors Show, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is offering a special rate for any mock compliance inspection scheduled with our retired ATF Area Supervisor and former acting-NFA Branch Chief, … Continue reading Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!

ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought

On Friday, I posted about ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost. It appears that I may have been in error that those protections were lost, given a previous Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) determination and futurity language being included in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013. In … Continue reading ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought

ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost

See January 20, 2014 Updated Article on ATF’s Appropriation Bill May Not Be As Devastating As First Thought.On January 15, 2014, the Congress approved H.R. 3547 - the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014," which is now awaiting the President's signature. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 seemingly removes key protections for the Firearms Industry.For those unfamiliar, … Continue reading ATF’s New Devastating Appropriation Bill – Previous Industry Protections Appear to be Lost