By Tom Beveridge -- In follow up to my last blog, I am pleased to advise that Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 648 into law on November 1, 2013. This law, which amends Title 34, Section 924 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code to protect landowners who grant permission to individuals who are … Continue reading UPDATE !!! Governor Corbett Signs SB 648 Into Law – Landowners Protected At Last !!
Category: Firearms Law
Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
To the surprise of most residents of Pennsylvania, it is lawful, generally speaking, to carry a firearm while voting; after all, it's a political statement, protected under the First and Second Amendment. During the last election cycle, I wrote about this issue: Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA? Since that article, more and … Continue reading Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
By Tom Beveridge Firearms Industry Consulting Group Late last week, the Pennsylvania Senate presented Governor Corbett with Senate Bill 648 which will amend Title 34, Section 924 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code to protect landowners who grant permission to individuals who are hunting and trapping on their property. As presently written, Section 924 … Continue reading Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
by Ian K. Friedman, Esq. It has been reported by one of the moderators at the AR-15.com message board (who covers NFA sub-forums) that there has been a significant amount of new hirings recently at the NFA Branch (which handles approvals for Tax Stamps for NFA items). The moderator “tony_k” reported that, “There now are … Continue reading New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) and Prince Law Offices, P.C. are proud to announce that we have opened our new office in the Executive Suite section of Trop Gun Shop's new facility! Our new Lancaster address is 910 N. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. We are located on the second floor, in the Executive Suite … Continue reading Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!
To Dispatch or Not To Dispatch?
By Ian K. Friedman, Esq. Deer in Southeastern Pennsylvania are a pretty common sight regardless of where you live in the area, whether it is the more rural Newtown area of Bucks County or Ardmore in the Main Line suburbs. However, while deer are known for being hit by cars, they generally don’t try and … Continue reading To Dispatch or Not To Dispatch?
The Commonwealth v. McKown Aftermath….
By Allen Thompson, Esq. An unfortunate decision was rendered by the Pennsylvania Superior Court this past Tuesday (Oct. 22, 2013). In Commonwealth v. McKown, 2013 Pa. Super 282 (2013), the court broadly issued a sweeping ruling concerning Licenses to Carry Firearms (LTCFs) and reciprocity. What could have been a limited ruling applying to merely the … Continue reading The Commonwealth v. McKown Aftermath….
Attorney Ian Friedman Joins Prince Law Offices, P.C. and the Firearms Industry Consulting Group!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C. and Prince Law Offices, P.C. are pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Ian K. Friedman, Esq. Attorney Friedman comes to Prince Law Offices, P.C. from McGraw-Hill Education, where he managed McGraw-Hill Education’s Anti-Piracy Program. He is a member of both the Pennsylvania and … Continue reading Attorney Ian Friedman Joins Prince Law Offices, P.C. and the Firearms Industry Consulting Group!
I’ve Got Protesters Under My Treestand !!
On more than one occasion, I have heard stories of hunters who were harassed in some fashion by animal rights activists, adjacent landowners, other hunters and, in one instance, by an ex-spouse. While I have been fortunate to avoid such incidents, the law of the Commonwealth has, indeed, addressed this concern....to a certain extent. Known … Continue reading I’ve Got Protesters Under My Treestand !!
Significant Comment Filed in Opposition to ATF 41P
The Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is pleased to announce that it was retained by David M. Goldman of GunTrustLawyer.com and the Apple Law Firm PLLC to prepare a detailed filing in opposition to ATF's proposed rule 41P. Mr. Goldman is the founder and owner of Gun Trust Lawyer® … Continue reading Significant Comment Filed in Opposition to ATF 41P