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?

How to register or unregister a firearm

Frequently, clients will call and inquire how they can register or unregister a firearm. As both federal and state law come into play, both need to be addressed. First, 18 U.S.C. 926 provides, "...nor that any system of registration of firearms, firearms owners, or firearms transactions or dispositions be established." Thus, with the exception of … Continue reading How to register or unregister a firearm

Starting Your New Firearms Business – FFL/LLC Formation

If you are planning on starting a new firearms business (dealer, manufacturer, or importer), you really need to consider proper corporate/company protections that are available, as well as, ensuring that the Operating Agreement or By-Laws are tailored to your business in the firearms industry. While I have been providing this service for Pennsylvania Federal Firearms … Continue reading Starting Your New Firearms Business – FFL/LLC Formation

Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Due Soon Even if You Didn’t Manufacture!

All manufacturers will have until April 2nd, 2012 (not April 1, 2012, since it falls on a Sunday) to file their annual manufacturing report. While ATF should have mailed you out a copy, if you didn't receive a copy, here is a copy of the ATF Form 5300.11. For those who are unaware, you can … Continue reading Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report Due Soon Even if You Didn’t Manufacture!

Prince Law Office, P.C.’s 2nd Annual Machine Gun Shoot and Birthday Bash – May 19, 2012

Prince Law Offices, P.C. will be hosting the second annual machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club on May 19, 2012, in celebration of your PA Gun Attorney Joshua Prince's birthday on May 24th. Eastern Lancaster Rod and Gun Club is located at 966 Smyrna Road, Kinzers, PA 17535. It will … Continue reading Prince Law Office, P.C.’s 2nd Annual Machine Gun Shoot and Birthday Bash – May 19, 2012