It is with extreme honor and privilege that we announce that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has been retained as special counsel to Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace in relation to a recent lawsuit filed against Sheriff Nace by the Perry County … Continue reading Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to Represent Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace
Category: Firearms Law
Pennsylvania Has Its Own Firearm!
Today, Governor Corbett signed HB 1989 into law; thereby, making the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth! I previously blogged about this last week, here. In signing HB 1989 into law, it also made the Piper J-3 Cub the official state aircraft of Pennsylvania.
Perry County Auditor’s Complaint Against Sheriff Nace
As many of our readers are aware, recently the Perry County Auditors filed suit against Sheriff Nace in an attempt to force him to disclose confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicant information, even though the Perry County Board of Commissioners came out in support of Sheriff Nace. Thanks to an assist by a member … Continue reading Perry County Auditor’s Complaint Against Sheriff Nace
Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!
Today, Perry County's Right to Know Law Officer provided me with additional information regarding my request of June 22, 2014. A copy of the Nauman Smith law Firm June 2, 2014 invoice can be obtained here. More interesting is the June 16, 2014 letter from Perry County Solicitor William Blunt. You can download a copy … Continue reading Perry County Commissioner Support Sheriff Nace’s Position!
Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace
I have previously blogged about the pending legal action filed by Perry County Auditor McMullen against Perry County Sheriff Nace. What most are unaware of is the cost that will be borne by the Perry County taxpayers. Pursuant to a Right to Know Law (RTKL) request that I filed in April, I was able to … Continue reading Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace
Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info
Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace, an ardent supporter of the 2nd Amendment, is being sued by Perry County Auditor McMullen to compel his disclosure of confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicant information. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i) provides, All information provided by the potential .. applicant, including, but not limited to, the ... applicant's name … Continue reading Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info
Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?
On June 18th, HB 1989 was presented to the Governor, which the Governor is expected to sign in the near future. In addition to making the Piper J-3 Cub the official state aircraft of Pennsylvania, HB 1989 when signed by the Governor would make the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth. HB … Continue reading Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?
Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
By Allen Thompson, Esq. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in Abramski v. United States, 573 U.S. ____ (2014). The Court, in a 5-4 decision along predictable lines, determined that Abramski’s conviction for “straw purchasing” could stand under the Gun Control Act. As readers of this blog are aware, 18 … Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
PA Firearms Law Seminar – July 19, 2014
On July 19 2014, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with The Sportsman's Shop, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at the Welsh Mountain Community Center, 564 Sandmine Road, New Holland … Continue reading PA Firearms Law Seminar – July 19, 2014
PA Firearms Law Seminar – June 28, 2014
On June 28, 2014, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with Lehigh Valley Open Carry (LVOC), will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at Unami Fish and Game, S 2nd St, Emmaus, … Continue reading PA Firearms Law Seminar – June 28, 2014