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?
Category: Firearms Law
Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P?
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
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!
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
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
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
Winchester recalls certain lots of M-22 22LR ammo!
FICG is always concerned with the well being and safety of our clients, readers, and the general shooting public. We therefore wanted you to know that you should check out any Winchester 22LR ammo you may have bought or others you know may have bought, as it is being recalled. Winchester thinks it may have double … Continue reading Winchester recalls certain lots of M-22 22LR ammo!
Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!
From February 1, 2014 through February 9, 2014, in support of the Firearms Industry and the NRA's Great American Outdoors Show, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is offering a special rate for any mock compliance inspection scheduled with our retired ATF Area Supervisor and former acting-NFA Branch Chief, … Continue reading Special FFL Mock Compliance Inspection Rate!
White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks
The White House quietly announced two new executive actions earlier this month. These actions appear to be ones designed to expand the number of Federally prohibited persons by simply adding them into the NICS system without any further judicial review and/or guarantee of due process. The first measure (and it should be noted that this is … Continue reading White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks
FICG Files Supplemental Comment in Opposition to ATF 41P
Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG"), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., continues to present evidence and argument to ATF in opposition to its proposed rule 41P. FICG drafted and filed a Comment on behalf of David M. Goldman (ATF-2013-0001-1899) that set forth arguments echoed in many subsequently-filed comments. FICG submitted its own Comment (ATF-2013-0001-8364 … Continue reading FICG Files Supplemental Comment in Opposition to ATF 41P