As there has been a lot of confusion and misinformation regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's Order yesterday in Lara, et al v. PSP Commissioner, I thought it prudent to explain what actually occurred and what it means. First and foremost, the Order did not address the merits of the matter. Rather, as is customary when the … Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Order in Relation to Lara v. PSP, Explained
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
Victory for Gun Owners: Harrisburg’s Ordinances Overturned
Several days ago, unbeknownst to all Parties involved and after 9 years of litigation, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., secured a major victory against the City of Harrisburg's illegal firearm ordinances in Firearm Owners Against Crime - Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action, et al. … Continue reading Victory for Gun Owners: Harrisburg’s Ordinances Overturned
Third Circuit Court Of Appeals To Review Stay in Suarez, et al. v. Paris Case
As our viewers are aware, on Monday, District Court Judge Christopher Conner granted PSP Commissioner Paris' request to stay his decision striking down major portions of the Uniform Firearms Act in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA). Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense … Continue reading Third Circuit Court Of Appeals To Review Stay in Suarez, et al. v. Paris Case
PSP Commissioner Paris’ Stay Request Before The District Court Is Granted In Suarez, Et Al. v. Paris
Minutes ago, Judge Christopher Conner granted PSP Commissioner Paris' request to stay the decision rendered in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA), even though the Commissioner not only failed to comply with the Local Rules of the Middle District of Pennsylvania but more importantly, the Third Circuit has stated it … Continue reading PSP Commissioner Paris’ Stay Request Before The District Court Is Granted In Suarez, Et Al. v. Paris
FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Barrett Township
Yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) with Barrett Township Chairwoman Gardsy and Members of the Board of Supervisors regarding their recent consideration of an unlawful and unconstitutional firearm discharge ordinance. As addressed … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Barrett Township
PSP Commissioner Requests Stay Pending Appeal of Monumental Second Amendment Decision
Late yesterday, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris filed a motion requesting that the monumental Suarez decision be stayed pending appeal to the Third Circuit. Specifically, while baldly asserting that the absence of a stay "will jeopardize officer safety, complicate hundreds of prosecutions, and provide more opportunities for criminals to steal firearms from vehicles," the … Continue reading PSP Commissioner Requests Stay Pending Appeal of Monumental Second Amendment Decision
Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
It was announced today that the Pennsylvania State Police will no longer require references or employer information for a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF); instead specifying those fields as "optional" on the new form. I have long contended that requiring references (or employer information) on the application is a violation of the confidentiality provisions of … Continue reading Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
Yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental decision and Order in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA); however, as the Order is complex and, in one regard, severs only a portion of 18 Pa.C.S. 6106, many are confused by the … Continue reading Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental decision and order in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA). The injunction precludes the Pennsylvania State Police from (1) enforcing the state of emergency provision (18 Pa.C.S. 6107); and (2) from enforcing our … Continue reading MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Pen Argyl
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) with Pen Argyl Mayor Male and Borough Council regarding their recent consideration and adoption of an unlawful and unconstitutional firearm discharge ordinance. As addressed in FOAC-ILLEA’s … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Pen Argyl
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