Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?

From time to time, clients will inquire about when is the best time to start a firearms business? I always respond, "When isn't it a good time to start a firearms business?" Obviously, there are no crystal balls and a lot depends on your own marketing ability, as well as the demeanor of the current … Continue reading Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?

SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice

The ATF Town Hall meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, and the NFATCA meeting was held tonight. While there was nothing earth shattering from the Town Hall meeting, there were some very interesting issues that were discussed at the NFATCA meeting. With regards to the ATF Town Hall, the big issue discussed was … Continue reading SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice

Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range

The kickoff to the SHOT Show - held in Las Vegas, Nevada - was Media Day at the Range.   The Sporting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is billed as the “largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries.”  Media Day provided members from all forms … Continue reading Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range

The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012

Today was the SHOT Show's Media Day (at the range) 2012. All the big named manufacturers where present, such as Browning, Colt, FN, Glock, H&K, Remington, and Winchester, as well as, some new manufacturers, such as Cabot (which I will be writing a separate blog article regarding) and Slide Fire Solutions (which Tom Beveridge will … Continue reading The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012

Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012

On May 5, 2012, Attorneys Joshua Prince and Eric Winter, your PA Gun Attorneys, will be conducting a citizen's firearms law seminar, which is being presented by the Muhlenberg Area Shooting Association, Inc (MASA). Topics to be discussed are Open and Concealed Carry, Self-Defense, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, and the PA Castle Doctrine and other … Continue reading Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012

Merry Christmas – Merry Machinegun – What’s a Guy to Do?

Are you looking to get that guy in your life, who already has everything, something new and different? Why not a machinegun? They come in all different barrel lengths and calibers, fit nicely under the tree (that is unless you decide to go all out and buy him a Browning 50. Caliber), and provide endless … Continue reading Merry Christmas – Merry Machinegun – What’s a Guy to Do?

Does a 3rd DUI Prevent You from Being Able to Purchase, Possess and Own a Firearm?

I often receive inquiries from clients regarding whether a 3rd DUI prevents him/her from being able to purchase, possess and own a firearm. While it will depend on the date of conviction, as the DUI Grading statutes have changed, since February 1, 2004, the current grading has been in effect and which would at least … Continue reading Does a 3rd DUI Prevent You from Being Able to Purchase, Possess and Own a Firearm?

ATF Appropriations Bill – New Limitations, Including on the Importability of Shotguns!

On Friday, November 18, 2011, HR 2112, the “Fiscal Year 2012 Agriculture, Commerce/Justice/Science (CJS) and Transportation/Housing/Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bills”, also known as the “Mini-Bus”, which includes the annual appropriations bill that controls the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,  was passed, which includes some new limitations on the ATF's power, as well as, … Continue reading ATF Appropriations Bill – New Limitations, Including on the Importability of Shotguns!