4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar with Ron Mest Sports on March 2, 2025

On March 2, 2025, Firearms Industry Consulting Group Attorney Dillon Harris will join Ron Mest Sports and several other presenters for the 4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar at Pike Township Sportsmen's Association to speak on a number of topics relevant to both new and experienced firearms owners. This is a full-day seminar with … Continue reading 4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar with Ron Mest Sports on March 2, 2025

FOAC-ILLEA Files Suit Against Pen Argyl Borough In Relation To Unlawful Firearm Regulations

Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Dillon Harris of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a 41 page, 11 count, Complaint under the Declaratory Judgement Act and Mandamus, on behalf of Plaintiffs Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) and Mr. Heinsohn, against Pen Argyl Borough over … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Files Suit Against Pen Argyl Borough In Relation To Unlawful Firearm Regulations

MONUMENTAL Decision By The Pa Supreme Court Regarding Firearm Preemption In The Commonwealth!

Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a 55 page, unanimous decision in Crawford, et al. v. Commonwealth, et al., 19 EAP 2022, affirming the Commonwealth Court's decision throwing out the City of Philadelphia's lawsuit contending that Pennsylvania's firearm and ammunition preemption statute - 18 Pa.C.S. 6120 - was unconstitutional on numerous grounds. In fact, the … Continue reading MONUMENTAL Decision By The Pa Supreme Court Regarding Firearm Preemption In The Commonwealth!

Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Puts Out Politically Prompted Disinformation Regarding Voting While Carrying a Firearm!

As our viewers know, almost every election cycle, we put out an article that reviews the general right to carry a firearm, while voting, and location limitations. The most recent one was: Primary Election on May 16, 2023: Carrying a Firearm While Voting – It’s Political Speech and It’s Lawful! Today, I became aware that PA … Continue reading Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Puts Out Politically Prompted Disinformation Regarding Voting While Carrying a Firearm!

The Supreme Court’s Order in Relation to Lara v. PSP, Explained

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

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