By Tom Odom, Esq. It did not take very long after my posting on the rulemaking process applicable to recently-announced regulatory initiatives with respect to gun trusts before interested persons began to ask for guidance on how best to structure comments. RegulationRoom.org is a project associated with Cornell University Law School that assists interested persons … Continue reading PREPARING EFFECTIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Category: Firearms Law
White House Announcement of Regulatory Gun Control Initiatives
By Tom Odom, Esq. A number of our clients have expressed concern about statements at a White House briefing this week regarding Administration initiatives to implement gun control measures via executive action. See http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/08/29/fact-sheet-new-executive-actions-reduce-gun-violence. Of particular interest to clients with gun trusts (or others who may be contemplating establishing such a trust), is the suggestion … Continue reading White House Announcement of Regulatory Gun Control Initiatives
FICG Files Letter Against South Heidelberg Moving Forward with Discharge Ordinance
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has submitted a letter in response to South Heidelberg Township's desire to move forward with the publication of an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of firearms in the township. A full copy of the letter can be found here. The background to this proposed … Continue reading FICG Files Letter Against South Heidelberg Moving Forward with Discharge Ordinance
FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Fifth Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 19, 2013!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be hosting the fifth bi-annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on October 19, 2013, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. Eastern Lancaster Rod … Continue reading FICG/Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Fifth Annual Machinegun Shoot – October 19, 2013!
NOTICE – ATF Marking Variance Email Not Working
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced today that it's marking variance email address of marking_variances@atf.gov has not been working since August 2, 2013. Although the ATF is aware of the problem, they have been unable to fix it. Therefore, all Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) who manufacturer or importer firearms should now … Continue reading NOTICE – ATF Marking Variance Email Not Working
MAJOR NEWS: ATF to Allow eForm 1s and 4s – Not Likely to Enact Regulations on Trusts and Other Entities
Today at the NSSF's 12th Annual Import/Export Conference in Washington D.C., the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that it will be accepting electronic Form 1, 4 and 5 applications for entities that do not require Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signatures, fingerprint cards, and photographs. In July of 2012, I had … Continue reading MAJOR NEWS: ATF to Allow eForm 1s and 4s – Not Likely to Enact Regulations on Trusts and Other Entities
Trop Gun Shop Named as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in 2013!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C. (PLO), is proud to announce that it's client, Trop Gun Shop, has been named as one of the fastest growing companies in 2013 by the Central Penn Business Journal. For those who are unaware, Trop Gun Shop is currently working on two new … Continue reading Trop Gun Shop Named as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in 2013!
Monumental Firearms Law related Decision from the Superior Court in relation to DUI
On June 28, 2013, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania issued a decision in the matter of Commonwealth v. Musau, 2013 PA Super 159, which has resulted in a monumental impact on individuals who, during a first or second DUI, refuse to provide blood or breath testing. Although it is a misdemeanor of the 1st degree, … Continue reading Monumental Firearms Law related Decision from the Superior Court in relation to DUI
FICG to Sponsor Showing of Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that it is sponsoring a showing of Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at 7:30 PM at 2805 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA. If you want to see a trailer for this movie, you can find it here. As FICG … Continue reading FICG to Sponsor Showing of Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire!
Letter of Appreciation
Today, I have the distinct honor and privilege to share with you a letter that I received from Lehigh Valley Open Carry, an organization dedicated to the protection of our right to open carry. I cannot express my appreciation for this letter. I am so grateful that there are other organizations and people fighting for … Continue reading Letter of Appreciation
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