Recently, Knife Rights, a non-profit 501(c) organization that defends Knife Rights across the United States (similar to the NRA's defense of Firearms Rights), was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying of House Bill 2548, which would legalize switchblades and provide for knife preemption, similar to the firearms preemption of 18 PA.C.S. 6120. While Representative Michelle … Continue reading Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Category: Firearms Law
A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Recently the American Silencer Association, met with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF or BATFE), as well as Congressional Leaders, to discuss issues relating to the silencer/suppressor industry, including the current 6-8 month wait for an approved Form 4 (or a Form 1 if you are manufacturing it yourself). During this meeting, … Continue reading A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
A Google Shopping search for ammunition will now result in, “ Your search - ammunition - did not match any shopping results.” An innocuous word for most, is now one of many terms that no longer fit into Google Shopping's Family Status. The new weapon's ban, announced May 31, 2012, is part of a policy … Continue reading Google Takes Aim at Firearms Industry with New “Anti-Gun” Policy
Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
A lot of Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) become confused with the different regulations for transferring post sample machine guns, especially when the FFL is going out of business. Post sample machine guns, sometimes referred to as post may machine guns, are those machine guns which were imported or manufactured post May 19, 1986. Pursuant to … Continue reading Post Sample Machine Gun Transfers When the License Holder is Going Out of Business
Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
It appears that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given new direction to target indoor shooting ranges, which isn't surprising given President Obama's nomination of David Michaels as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. A quick review of Michaels' background reflect his anti-gun history, including his statement that “gun … Continue reading Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
Firearms Law 101 – Pennsylvania Bar Association
The Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, published in its Spring 2012 newsletter an article written by Attorney Joshua Prince on Firearms Law 101. The article, Firearms Law 101: Knowing When Your Client Loses His/Her Second Amendment Rights, starting on page 5 of the newsletter, reviews the general prohibitions under Pennsylvania's Uniform Firearms Act (UFA) … Continue reading Firearms Law 101 – Pennsylvania Bar Association
As a prohibited person in PA, can you possess antique firearms?
Frequently, individuals will inquire as to whether they can possess an antique firearm if they are prohibited from owning firearms. Under federal law, specifically the Gun Control Act, a prohibited person may possess an antique firearm, pursuant to . Federal law, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 921, defines an antique firearm as (A) any firearm (including … Continue reading As a prohibited person in PA, can you possess antique firearms?
June 9th – National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
June 9th, 2012, will mark a monumental move in the firearms industry, which has been well underway for years. While female shooters were often an overlooked demographic, in recent years, the industry has realized the important role that female shooters play in the industry. Some of the major firearms manufacturers are now controlled by women. … Continue reading June 9th – National Take Your Daughter to the Range Day!
As an FFL in PA, do you need to provide safety locks with every sale?
Frequently, Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) that I represent will inquire whether they need to provide safety locks with every sale. While federal law does not require such, Pennsylvania law does. Pursuant to 18 PA.C.S. 6142, "It shall be unlawful for any licensee to sell, deliver or transfer any firearm as defined in section 6102 (relating … Continue reading As an FFL in PA, do you need to provide safety locks with every sale?
Gun Raffle with 31 Chances to Win!!!!
The Chester Montgomery Emergency Response Team is holding a gun raffle through the month of July, where a ticket number will be determined each day of the month. Starting July 1, 2012, the winning ticket number will be determined by the PA Daily 3-digit evening lottery number. The winner on July 1, 2012, will be … Continue reading Gun Raffle with 31 Chances to Win!!!!
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