On August 28, 2014, I submitted a Right to Know Law (RTKL) Request to Perry County for all receipts and disbursements by Nauman Smith Law Firm in relation to its representation of the Perry County Auditors. Pursuant to Section 506(d)(1) of the RTKL, third parties possessors must disclose public record, pursuant to the RTKL. On … Continue reading Perry County Update: Nauman Smith Law Firm Requests Extension for Right to Know Law Request
Category: Firearms Law
Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss
As many of our viewers are aware, on May 14, 2014, I wrote an article: Did ATF's Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts? At that time, I submitted a paper Form 1 for a minigun, as eFile was not currently available. Several weeks later, eFile would come … Continue reading Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss
PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
As many of our viewers are aware, several months ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED
Today, Judge Zanic issued his decision on Sheriff Nace's Preliminary Objections filed against the Perry County Auditors' Complaint. A copy of the Order can be obtained here. A copy of the Decision can he obtained here. The Order simply states, "AND NOW, this 8th day of September, 2014, the Preliminary Objection of Defendant in the … Continue reading Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED
Perry County Update – New Filings and Rulings!
As many of our viewers are aware, I am representing Sheriff Carl Nace in relation to a lawsuit filed against him by the Perry County Auditors to force him to disclose confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) information. The hearing is currently scheduled for September 2, 2014, at 1:30 PM in Courtroom 1 of the … Continue reading Perry County Update – New Filings and Rulings!
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!
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