To the surprise of most, as it is generally as provision that is unknown and overlooked, the Bankruptcy Code actually provides that the transfer of an NFA firearm in a bankruptcy estate is to be transferred tax free. 11 U.S.C. § 1146, Special Tax Provisions, provides that "(a) The issuance, transfer, or exchange of a … Continue reading In a Bankruptcy, does one have to pay the ATF Transfer Tax to Transfer an NFA Firearm?
Category: Firearms Law
Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) is proud to announce that last night, at the Washington Township, Berks Co., Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to table a proposed Firearm/Archery Ordinance that would have limited the ability of property owners, under certain circumstances, to even practice archery on their own property, after FICG submitted a letter to … Continue reading Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Girls, Guns and a Good Time
There may be a lot of reasons why women have recently expressed an increased interest in owning and using guns. A significant portion of women are purchasing for self-defense for their home and personal protection. Others purchase guns for the sport. One organization of women goes one step further, helping other women take aim at … Continue reading Girls, Guns and a Good Time
New PA License to Carry Firearms Application
Recently, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) published a new version of the PA License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) Application, designated SP 4-127 (10-2012). The previous version was designated SP 4-127 (10-2008). The revised application has some interesting changes: First, Place of Birth has been added as question 7b., as compared to being question #29 on … Continue reading New PA License to Carry Firearms Application
How Does the PA State of Emergency Effect Your Gun Rights? You Might Be Surprised…
In preparation for the upcoming Hurricane Sandy, on October 27, 2012, Governor Corbett issued a State of Emergency for all of Pennsylvania. This may seem commonsensical given the high likelihood that most of eastern Pennsylvania will be hit head-on by Sandy. However, few realize the impact on firearms rights during a state of emergency. Pursuant … Continue reading How Does the PA State of Emergency Effect Your Gun Rights? You Might Be Surprised…
Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law, what has become known as the Brad Fox Law, which imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for any straw purchaser conviction, where the individual "who at time of sentencing has been convicted of another offense under this section." Currently, Section 6111(h)(1) reads, "A second or subsequent … Continue reading Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
Back in September, you might recall my article "Up In Arms About Printing Arms," where Defense Distributed was being challenged for their innovative use of 3D printing technology. The most recent conundrum questions whether it is innovation or whether is it illegal to print a firearm from plastic? In Wired's recent article, Cody Wilson, owner … Continue reading Innovation or Illegal…Who Should be Allowed to Print Guns?
PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
As some of you know, I have endorsed PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel for the 11th District in the upcoming election. If you want an opportunity to meet Karen and ask her those questions that are important to you in the upcoming election, she has a meet, greet, and eat fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, … Continue reading PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Attorney Jonathan Goldstein, a fellow defender of the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 21, is hosting a dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2012, with National Rifle Association (NRA) President David Keene. Attendance at this event will be limited so that each attendee will have an opportunity to meet and speak with NRA President David … Continue reading Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince will be presenting at the NRA-ILA's 2012 Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium. Attorney Prince, based on his recent oral argument before the Commonwealth Court on the unconstitutionality of PA's License to Carry Firearms statute, has been asked to present on issues related to licenses … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
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