Recently, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced ATF Ruling 2013-5, regarding requirements for implementing and maintaining electronic Acquisition and Disposition records that Federal Firearms Licensees must keep, without any opportunity for Notice and Comment, in direct violation of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), and invalidated a number of previously approved variances, … Continue reading ATF’s New Shenanigans with Electronic Acquisition and Disposition Records – Who’s Ready to Challenge Them?
Category: Firearms Law
PA’s Coyote Control Incentive Program Legislation
By Tom Beveridge. Over the Holidays, I had the opportunity to run a trapline in Northwestern Pennsylvania with some good friends of mine. We connected with some beavers and a gray fox, as well as two mature coyotes. Several people encouraged us to contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission to collect our "bounty" on these two … Continue reading PA’s Coyote Control Incentive Program Legislation
PRESS RELEASE: Attorney Joshua Prince Secures Major Victory Against City of Erie
Today, the Commonwealth Court issued its decision in Justin Dillon v. City of Erie, 1038 CD 2013, which dealt with, in part, whether the City's ordinance prohibiting the possession of firearms in City parks, Ordinance 955.06(b), was invalid due to 18 Pa.C.S. Section 6120 - a municipal firearm regulation preemption statute. A copy of the … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Attorney Joshua Prince Secures Major Victory Against City of Erie
Study Reveals That More Armed, Law-Abiding Citizens Results in Less Murder . . . Who Knew?
A new study by Quinnipiac's Mark Gius adds more intellectual ammunition to the RKBA arsenal. Gius' study, published in Applied Economics Letters, found that between 1980 and 2009, murder rates were typically higher in states that had stricter concealed carry laws. After adjusting for variables, the study found, as quoted in the abstract: "states with restrictions … Continue reading Study Reveals That More Armed, Law-Abiding Citizens Results in Less Murder . . . Who Knew?
“Let Them Store Firearms!”: Florida Appeals Court Finds State Preempts University Firearms Regulation
(As I am not licensed in Florida, nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice in the State of Florida.) While this may not be the winter of our discontent, it seems to be shaping up to be the winter of preemption. As Prince Law Offices awaits the Commonwealth Court's determination in its … Continue reading “Let Them Store Firearms!”: Florida Appeals Court Finds State Preempts University Firearms Regulation
Warning to All FFLs: ATF is Contemplating Another Rulemaking
We've barely had an opportunity to catch a breath since the deadline to file comments in ATF's rulemaking 41P related to the making and transfer of NFA firearms but all Federal Firearms Licensees ("FFLs") and those interested in seeing the local FFL not driven out of business need to be aware that ATF has yet … Continue reading Warning to All FFLs: ATF is Contemplating Another Rulemaking
FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF – 41P
As many of our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has spearheaded the opposition to ATF's most recent rulemaking proposal, ATF-41P. Yesterday, we filed our formal Comment in opposition to ATF 41P. With exhibits, it is over 500 pages. You can download a copy here. As we … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF – 41P
Erie Litigation Update – En Banc Oral Argument Cancelled by the Court
Today, I received a faxed Order from the Commonwealth Court simply stating, "AND NOW, this 5th day of December, 2013, argument in the above-captioned matter, currently scheduled for December 11, 2013, on the En Banc Argument list at Harrisburg, is cancelled and this appeal shall be decided based on the briefs previously filed." The reason … Continue reading Erie Litigation Update – En Banc Oral Argument Cancelled by the Court
Big Game Hunting Rosters Requirement for PA Hunters – Gone Like Our Paper Licenses? Maybe….
By Tom Beveridge. On November 27, 2013, Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 763 into law which amends Section 2324 of Title 34 (commonly referred to as the Game and Wildlife Code) effectively eliminating the mandatory requirement of maintaining a "roster" of the individuals who are hunting deer, bear, elk or turkey "together or in unison … Continue reading Big Game Hunting Rosters Requirement for PA Hunters – Gone Like Our Paper Licenses? Maybe….
FICG’s Amicus Brief in McKee LTCF Revocation Results in Overturn of Sheriff David’s Revocation
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that the Amicus Curiae Brief of Chief Counsel Joshua Prince assisted Appellant Dennis McKee in securing a victory in his license to carry firearms (LTCF) revocation by Beaver County Sheriff David. In a 33 page Opinion, Judge Tesla overruled … Continue reading FICG’s Amicus Brief in McKee LTCF Revocation Results in Overturn of Sheriff David’s Revocation
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