As our viewers know, on Wednesday, Judge Stickman issued a monumental injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), which, among other things, enjoined the PSP from prohibiting 18 to 20 year olds from obtaining a license to carry and permitting them to carry a concealed firearm in the absence of a license to carry firearms. … Continue reading Judge Stickman Vacates Portions of Injunction Against the PSP Without Opportunity For Plaintiffs To Respond
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PA Sheriff Association Issues Guidance To Sheriffs Regarding LTCF Applications of 18-20 year Olds
As our viewers are aware, yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, secured a major injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), which, among other things, precludes the PSP from denying license to carry firearm ("LTCF") applications by individuals between 18 and 20 years old. Earlier today, we posted about Sheriffs … Continue reading PA Sheriff Association Issues Guidance To Sheriffs Regarding LTCF Applications of 18-20 year Olds
PICS System Unable To Process LTCF Applications For 18-20 Year Olds
We have received numerous reports of individuals, between the ages of 18 and 20, attempting to apply for their licenses to carry firearms, based on the injunction issued yesterday by Judge Stickman against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), only for the PSP's licensing system to preclude issuing authorities (i.e. generally sheriff departments) from submitting the … Continue reading PICS System Unable To Process LTCF Applications For 18-20 Year Olds
MONUMENTAL INJUNCTION Issued Against PSP Commissioner – 18-21 yr Olds Can Apply for Licenses to Carry!
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental permanent injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police in Lara, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 2:20-cv-1582. The injunction precludes the Pennsylvania State Police from (1) arresting individuals between the age of 18 and 21 who openly carry firearms during … Continue reading MONUMENTAL INJUNCTION Issued Against PSP Commissioner – 18-21 yr Olds Can Apply for Licenses to Carry!
Powerhouse Attorney Andy Teitelman Successful In Defending Spring Grove Boy Charged by School Resource Officer Over Fake Gun Seen During Zoom
Today, attorney Andrew Teitelman, with Prince Law Offices, P.C., successfully defended against the bogus charges of disorderly conduct brought by Spring Grove's School District Resource Officer. The background of this matter is somewhat summarized by this article. Attorney Teitelman, when asked his thoughts on the outcome, simply declared "justice prevailed in relation to these obscene … Continue reading Powerhouse Attorney Andy Teitelman Successful In Defending Spring Grove Boy Charged by School Resource Officer Over Fake Gun Seen During Zoom
Firearms Law Seminar – April 13, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10am – 2pm, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Dillon Harris of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with Trop Gun Shop, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – April 13, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
PA Commonwealth Court Holds That The Commercial Sale Of Arms Is NOT Protected By The Second Amendment
Today, in what appears to be another political, non-judicial, decision issued by the Pennsylvania Courts in the recent week, the Commonwealth Court, en banc, in a decision written by Judge Lori Dumas, with apparently no dissenting opinions, held in In Re: Appeal of The Gun Range, LLC that "there is no obvious textual link between … Continue reading PA Commonwealth Court Holds That The Commercial Sale Of Arms Is NOT Protected By The Second Amendment
PA Supreme Court to Hear Firearm Background Check (PICS) Delay Case
Yesterday, the PA Supreme Court issued an Order directing that oral argument be scheduled in Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA), et al. v. PSP Commissioner Paris, which involves the substantial delays with the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) in performing background checks, which miraculously went away after … Continue reading PA Supreme Court to Hear Firearm Background Check (PICS) Delay Case
PA Supreme Court Issues Political, Non-Judicial, Decision Regarding The Second Amendment
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a clearly political, non-judicial, 64 page decision, written by Justice Dougherty and joined by Chief Justice Todd and Justice Wecht, in Barris v. Stroud Township, holding that the Second Amendment does not protect the discharge of firearms on one's own shooting range. In fact, reflecting the overall disdain the … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Issues Political, Non-Judicial, Decision Regarding The Second Amendment
York City Council Withdraws Proposed Firearm Ordinance
As our viewers are aware, late Thursday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) with York City Council, cc'ing York County District Attorney David … Continue reading York City Council Withdraws Proposed Firearm Ordinance