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Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian

Posted on March 18, 2014May 7, 2014 by Allen Thompson, Esq.

By Allen Thompson, Esq. UPDATE: The Supreme Court, on Monday, denied the petition, declining to accept the case for review. No opinion was issued as to the denial. UPDATE: The case has been distributed for today's conference. UPDATE: The docket now reflects that Respondents have timely filed their response. The Supreme Court of the United States … Continue reading Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian →

How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?

Posted on March 17, 2014March 17, 2014 by Ian K Friedman, Esq.

In a press conference earlier today, the President announced new sanctions to be imposed against those deemed responsible and also providing support for the current crisis in the Crimea. The President stated: Today, I’m announcing a series of measures that will continue to increase the cost on Russia and on those responsible for what is … Continue reading How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners? →

California Gun-Owners Seek Relief at U.S. Supreme Court

Posted on March 11, 2014March 12, 2014 by Allen Thompson, Esq.

By Allen Thompson, Esq. UPDATE: Justice Kennedy has denied the requested injunction, according to SCOTUSblog. UPDATE: The City of Sunnyvale responded before the 3 pm deadline, arguing that the residents had not met their burden required to enjoin enforcement during the pendency of the appeal. Read the Response here. Several residents of Sunnyvale, California, have … Continue reading California Gun-Owners Seek Relief at U.S. Supreme Court →

Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

On February 21st, 2014, Erie Court of Common Pleas President Judge Ernest DiSantis, Jr. issued an Order granting not only Justin Dillon's request for a preliminary injunction against the City of Erie's Ordinance 955.06 but also his request for a permanent injunction. In the very simple Order, Judge DiSantis wrote, "AND NOW, this 21st day … Continue reading Preliminary and Permanent Injunction Granted Against the City of Erie →

At What Age Can Someone Establish a NFA Gun Trust?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Tom Odom, Esq.

Recently a client asked at what age a person in Pennsylvania could establish a revocable trust to hold firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (the "NFA"). The answer is eighteen years of age. First, although federal law requires an individual to be twenty-one to purchase a firearm (other than an ordinary shotgun or rifle) … Continue reading At What Age Can Someone Establish a NFA Gun Trust? →

Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P?

Posted on February 19, 2014February 19, 2014 by Tom Odom, Esq.

When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") published its notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPR") with respect to imposing additional filing requirements for the making and transfer of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"), on September 9, 2013, ATF stated that it would provide a ninety day period for public comment … Continue reading Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P? →

The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun

Posted on February 17, 2014December 16, 2020 by Ian K Friedman, Esq.

If you ever read Internet gun forums or overhear conversations at a gun store you will often hear many people asking for firearm recommendations for a variety of reasons. The reasons range from everyday practical ones, such as concealed carry protection to more esoteric ones…like bear protection. On the more esoteric side of the equation … Continue reading The Great Pennsylvanian Trunk Gun →

FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Sixth Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot and Birthday Bash– May 24, 2014!

Posted on February 15, 2014August 29, 2014 by Joshua Prince, Esq.

Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be hosting our sixth bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on May 24, 2014, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution, Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution, and your PA Gun … Continue reading FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Sixth Bi-Annual Machinegun Shoot and Birthday Bash– May 24, 2014! →

The 9th Circuit Invalidates California’s Restrictive Concealed Carry Laws

Posted on February 13, 2014February 13, 2014 by Ian K Friedman, Esq.

Note: I am not licensed to practice law in California. This article is merely for news and commentary purposes. The 9th Circuit in a 2-1 decision earlier today invalidated California's extremely restrictive concealed carry regulatory system. This system allows a great deal of leeway to individual counties and areas that issue permits. In this specific … Continue reading The 9th Circuit Invalidates California’s Restrictive Concealed Carry Laws →

ATF to “Disqualify” More than 1000 Comments Filed in ATF 41P

Posted on February 9, 2014February 9, 2014 by Tom Odom, Esq.

On February 6, 2014, ATF "posted" 61 comments to the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov. These comments are numbered 8373 through 8433. With the exception of one lone comment posted on January 23, these were the first comments posted since January 16 -- a period of three weeks. On February 7, 2014, ATF posted one … Continue reading ATF to “Disqualify” More than 1000 Comments Filed in ATF 41P →