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
Category: Firearms Law
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!!!!
Prince Law Offices, P.C.’s Machine Gun Shoot – This Saturday!
This is just a reminder of our upcoming machine gun shoot on May 19, 2012. To find out more, see the blog posting, here. Come out to see your PA Gun Attorney Joshua Prince
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
New Member of the NRA Heritage Society
Today, it was my distinct honor and privilege to be inducted into the National Rifle Associations (NRA) Heritage Society. As I am not shy or embarrassed by my support of the NRA, I have no qualms about disclosing that I left 15% of my overall estate to the Civil Rights Defense Fund, commonly referred to … Continue reading New Member of the NRA Heritage Society
Free Amendment to add the NRA as a Beneficiary of your Gun Trust!
With the NRA Convention starting this week, April 12 -15th, Prince Law Offices, P.C. is happy to announce that any client that had a gun trust drafted by us and now wishes to add the NRA as a Beneficiary to their trust, can do so free of charge for this week. As many of you … Continue reading Free Amendment to add the NRA as a Beneficiary of your Gun Trust!
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