Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Successful in Having the PSP Overturned 4 Times in One Day!

Today, we received notice in four separate matters that the determinations of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were being overturned by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) appointed by the Attorney General. Attorney Joshua Prince, Chief Counsel of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., represented the four individuals in … Continue reading Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Successful in Having the PSP Overturned 4 Times in One Day!

FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Seventh Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 18, 2014!

Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be hosting our seventh bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on October 18, 2014, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. Eastern Lancaster Rod … Continue reading FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Seventh Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 18, 2014!

Amended Amicus Brief Filed by the PA Sheriffs’ Association

On August 11, 2014, the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association filed an Amended Petition for Leave To Participate Amicus Curiae and now includes an additional twelve (12) State Representatives. You can download a copy of the Amended Amicus Petition - here. I was also informed, but have not yet received the notice, that the hearing has been … Continue reading Amended Amicus Brief Filed by the PA Sheriffs’ Association

ATF Proposes Rule to Require FFLs to Report Missing Firearms

Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the obligation of Federal Firearms Licensees ("FFLs") to report certain missing firearms. 78 Fed. Reg. 47033-47039. The proposed rule is captioned Commerce in Firearms and Ammunition -- Reporting Theft or Loss of Firearms in … Continue reading ATF Proposes Rule to Require FFLs to Report Missing Firearms

Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Perry County Sheriff Nace!

On August 7th, the Pennsylvania Sheriffs' Association, which represents 67 county sheriffs in Pennsylvania, filed a Petition for Leave to Participate Amicus Curiae in support of Perry County Sheriff Nace, in the matter of Barbara Hench, et al. v. Sheriff Carl Nace, 2014-454. The Petition and accompanying brief is joined by some 41 Federal and … Continue reading Amicus Brief Filed in Support of Perry County Sheriff Nace!

ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference

The 13th Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference was hosted by F.A.I.R. Trade Group and the National Shooting Sports Foundation on August 5th and 6th. On August 5th, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) presented and provided the Industry with news and updates. Below are some of the more interesting or important updates in … Continue reading ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference

FICG to Attend the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza on August 23rd and 24th!

Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that we will be in attendance on August 23rd and 24th at the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza at the Kempton Fairgrounds, Kempton, Pennsylvania. The GPS address is 9927 Kistler Valley Rd, Kempton, PA 19529-9074. As stated on … Continue reading FICG to Attend the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza on August 23rd and 24th!

Pottstown Area PAL Beretta 90-Two 9mm Raffle!

The Pottstown Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for a rare and no longer produced Beretta 90-Two 9mm handgun, which was donated by Kenney’s Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The Beretta M9 is an enhanced version of the Beretta 92 handgun with an "ergonomically enhanced" design, … Continue reading Pottstown Area PAL Beretta 90-Two 9mm Raffle!

ATF Publications Under Revision

This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF announced that three of its publications are undergoing revision in contemplation of the release of updated editions.  The National Firearms Act Handbook and the Imports Guidebook are being revised and you may bring needed revisions to the attention of ATF at the following e-mail addresses:  nfahandbook@atf.gov and … Continue reading ATF Publications Under Revision

An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4

This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF provided an update on their e-Forms.  Several clients have asked me when Form 4 will again be available for use in the e-Forms system.  Unfortunately, it does not sound like Form 4 will be available this calendar year. ATF has not yet even awarded the contract to … Continue reading An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4