Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law, what has become known as the Brad Fox Law, which imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for any straw purchaser conviction, where the individual "who at time of sentencing has been convicted of another offense under this section." Currently, Section 6111(h)(1) reads, "A second or subsequent … Continue reading Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Author: Joshua Prince, Esq.
Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
Back in September, you might recall my article "Up In Arms About Printing Arms," where Defense Distributed was being challenged for their innovative use of 3D printing technology. The most recent conundrum questions whether it is innovation or whether is it illegal to print a firearm from plastic? In Wired's recent article, Cody Wilson, owner … Continue reading Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
As some of you know, I have endorsed PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel for the 11th District in the upcoming election. If you want an opportunity to meet Karen and ask her those questions that are important to you in the upcoming election, she has a meet, greet, and eat fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, … Continue reading PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
Extremely Pro-Gun PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel! Get Out the Vote!
It is with extreme honor that I have the opportunity to endorse Pennsylvania Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel for the 11th District. Karen is DEDICATED to protection of Article I, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, as well as, the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and has earned a rating of AQ from the NRA. … Continue reading Extremely Pro-Gun PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel! Get Out the Vote!
Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Attorney Jonathan Goldstein, a fellow defender of the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 21, is hosting a dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2012, with National Rifle Association (NRA) President David Keene. Attendance at this event will be limited so that each attendee will have an opportunity to meet and speak with NRA President David … Continue reading Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince will be presenting at the NRA-ILA's 2012 Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium. Attorney Prince, based on his recent oral argument before the Commonwealth Court on the unconstitutionality of PA's License to Carry Firearms statute, has been asked to present on issues related to licenses … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
Stamping out Gun Crime with Microstamping Proving to be Ineffective and Costly
Ballistic identification technology might be moving forward with microstamping but current legislation by New York and Connecticut lawmakers appears to moving in the wrong direction. Two local and loyal employers, Colt and Remington, may be asked to retool their factories if legislation passes for microstamping shell casings. This is a giant risk for a technology … Continue reading Stamping out Gun Crime with Microstamping Proving to be Ineffective and Costly
Pottstown (PAL) Beretta M9 9mm Raffle!
The Pottstown Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for a brand new Beretta M9 9mm handgun, which was donated by Kenney's Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The Beretta M9 is a 9mm handgun, in black matte, with a 4.9" barrel and a 15 round magazine. Because … Continue reading Pottstown (PAL) Beretta M9 9mm Raffle!
Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
With Form 1 and Form 4 wait times generally exceeding 6 months, many individuals complain about the Examiners taking too long to approve the forms. However, before complaining, and possibly offending the Examiners, make sure that you understand the current workload that they are under and that some are working 7 days a week. Steve … Continue reading Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
Up In Arms About Printing Arms
Desktop fabrication is getting a lot of attention these days and not all of the attention is positive. There are concerns about how the technology makes it easier for someone to make a gun, or to be more exact, print one. The instructions, even the blueprints and lists of raw materials needed for gun making, … Continue reading Up In Arms About Printing Arms