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!

Another Assault Weapons Ban in the Pennsylvania Legislature? Here is Pennsylvania House Bill 517

In my last blog, I discussed the Assault Weapons Ban bill currently pending before the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee (SB 435). Not to be outdone by their Senate colleagues, several State Representatives likewise introduced a similar Assault Weapons Ban on February 5, 2013 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives – House Bill 517. As of … Continue reading Another Assault Weapons Ban in the Pennsylvania Legislature? Here is Pennsylvania House Bill 517

PA Supreme Court to Consider Firearm Preemption Challenge Against City of Erie

Today, after the filing of an Emergency Application to Stay the Commonwealth Court's decision of June 21, 2013, and Enjoin the City of Erie from Enforcing Ordinance 955.06, docketed as 45 WM 2013, the PA Supreme Court directed the City of Erie to file an Answer to the Application by June 28, 2013. You should … Continue reading PA Supreme Court to Consider Firearm Preemption Challenge Against City of Erie

Proposed Legislation Watch – Pennsyvania Senate Bill 435 – Assault Weapons Ban

Is your right to keep and bear arms about to be infringed by the Pennsylvania Senate?   Currently pending in our Senate Judiciary Committee is Senate Bill 435 known as the Assault Weapons Ban.   The Bill was initially introduced by Senator Lawrence M. Farnese - a Democrat representing the southern portion of Philadelphia County - on … Continue reading Proposed Legislation Watch – Pennsyvania Senate Bill 435 – Assault Weapons Ban

Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify Before the ABA National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws

Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince has agreed to testify before the American Bar Association's (ABA) National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws on Thursday, June 6, 2013, from 4-6pm at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 11th Floor Conference Center, Aramark … Continue reading Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify Before the ABA National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws

Senate Bill 623 – Amending the Mentored Hunting Program

Senate Bull 623 is an amendment to the Pennsylvania Mentored Hunting Program, which was recently passed by the Legislature and is currently awaiting Governor Corbett's signature. In 2006, the Pennsylvania Game Commission launched the Mentored Youth Hunting Program in order to “create expanded youth hunting opportunities while maintaining safety afield.” Senate Bill 623 would greatly … Continue reading Senate Bill 623 – Amending the Mentored Hunting Program

ATF’s 3-D Printing Technology Release Lives

As some of you are aware, on May 8th, 2013, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) posted a press release entitled "3-D Printing Technology of Firearms" at https://www.atf.gov/sites/default/files/assets/pdf-files/atf-qa-on-3d-gun-priniting.pdf  but by early May 9th, the website section was taken down. Blogger David Hardy had posted about this issue on his blog Of Arms … Continue reading ATF’s 3-D Printing Technology Release Lives

FICG Files Amici Curiae Brief in Beaver County Sheriff LTCF Revocation Case

Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that Chief Legal Counsel, Attorney Joshua Prince, has submitted an Amici Curiae brief on behalf of FICG in the matter of McKee v. Beaver Co. Sheriff David. Sheriff David, in violation of the due process requirements and local agency law, … Continue reading FICG Files Amici Curiae Brief in Beaver County Sheriff LTCF Revocation Case