The National Shooting Sports Foundation is reporting that on Monday, November 14, 2016, ATF announced that the new 4437 would be required on ALL firearms transactions beginning on January 16, 2017. As you may remember, I previously blogged about ATF soliciting comments on the proposed 4473 and then filed a Comment in Opposition to ATF's Proposed Changes to … Continue reading ATF Announces New Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record
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Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!
While I have blogged on the topic extensively, several individuals have requested that I write an article including all the pertinent information (and include new Dept. of State guidance on the topic) in one article, as many residents of Pennsylvania are unaware of their right to carry a firearm while voting, unless their polling location … Continue reading Political Speech – Carrying a Firearm While Voting in PA – It’s Lawful!
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Violates the Law in Issuing Unlawful LTCF
Today, I became aware of an article by Stephen J. Nesbitt and Jonathan D. Silver of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette entitled Sheriff's Office deletes photos of Pirate Parrot 'gun license' in which it not only alleges, but provides proof, that the Allegheny County Sheriff's Office issued a license to carry firearms (LTCF) to a fictitious mascot … Continue reading Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department Violates the Law in Issuing Unlawful LTCF
VA Actively Depriving Veterans of Second Amendment Rights
Today, I met with a client who was denied by FBI / PSP because of, as stated on the denial, "Veterans Affairs Administration." Although I've vociferously spoken out against the VA being able to strip individuals' Second Amendment rights, in all honesty, until today, I had not seen a case where a veteran had actually … Continue reading VA Actively Depriving Veterans of Second Amendment Rights
Press Release: Second Mental Health As-Applied Challenge Success
We are extremely proud to announce that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince was successful in a second Second Amendment as-applied challenge in relation to a prior mental health commitment. As our viewers are likely aware from Attorney Prince's blog article Monumental Decision from the Middle District Court of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second … Continue reading Press Release: Second Mental Health As-Applied Challenge Success
PSP Illegally Disclosing LTCF Information Through NCIC
Over the past couple days, I have received several reports, one from a 911 dispatcher, that approximately 3 days ago, an update was completed to the NCIC system, whereby when an officer in Pennsylvania runs an individual's driver's license, if the individual has a license to carry firearms (LTCF), the information relating to the individual's … Continue reading PSP Illegally Disclosing LTCF Information Through NCIC
Allentown RTKL Response to Illegal Firearm Regulation Proposals
As many of our viewers are aware, I frequently submit Right to Know Law (RTKL) requests to municipalities in relation to firearms law matters. After the City of Allentown noticed its intent to propose and adopt new firearm ordinances, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6120, I filed a RTKL Request seeking information relative to … Continue reading Allentown RTKL Response to Illegal Firearm Regulation Proposals
BREAKING: BATFE Has Not Changed Anything Relating to Fingerprints for NFA Firearms
This morning TheFirearmBlog.com posted a story which stated that ATF had revised its ruling in relation to fingerprints for NFA firearms. The article claims that ATF now requires law enforcement agencies to take fingerprints rather than anyone qualified to. To support this position the article links to ATF's Explosives website. As always, the information is provided by … Continue reading BREAKING: BATFE Has Not Changed Anything Relating to Fingerprints for NFA Firearms
New Regulations for Explosives/Pyrotechnics Industries (Part 2)
09/19/2016 OSHA is currently accepting comments for proposed rulemaking. The proposal is for new Process Safety Management rules for the Explosives and Pyrotechnics Industries and comments will be accepted until September 23rd! You might ask, “What is ‘Process Safety Management’?” That is a great question answered in Part 1 of this post click HERE … Continue reading New Regulations for Explosives/Pyrotechnics Industries (Part 2)
6th Circuit Acknowledges Second Amendment As-Applied Challenges To Mental Health Commitments
As our readers are aware, in July, I was successful in arguing in Keyes, et al. v. Lynch, et al., before the Middle District of Pennsylvania that a life long prohibition on an individual as a result of a single, isolated mental health commitment violated his Second Amendment rights, as-applied to him. Today, the 6th … Continue reading 6th Circuit Acknowledges Second Amendment As-Applied Challenges To Mental Health Commitments
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