It was reported earlier this week that the City of Lancaster's request for a Stay, pending the constitutional challenge in Leach v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 585 MD 2014, was denied. However, today an Order was issued dated February 13, 2015, which granted the City's request for a stay. At my request, Attorney Adam Kraut of … Continue reading Motion for Stay is DENIED in NRA v. Lancaster
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
Is the City of Harrisburg Attempting to Solicit People to Conspire to Violate the Law?
Recently, the City of Harrisburg announced that it was accepting donations to support its fight against several lawsuits, including ours, in relation to its illegal and unlawful firearm ordinances. However, it appears that the City's solicitor didn't think through this request in relation to Pennsylvania's Crimes Code. Let's start with the underlying statute that prohibits … Continue reading Is the City of Harrisburg Attempting to Solicit People to Conspire to Violate the Law?
PRESS RELEASE: Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to be on NBC10’s @ Issue on Sunday!
We are proud to announce that Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will be on NBC 10's @ Issue on Sunday at 11:30 AM discussing Pennsylvania's recent amendment to our firearm and ammunition preemption statute, known as Act 192. Shira Goodman from CeaseFirePA will … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Chief Counsel Joshua Prince to be on NBC10’s @ Issue on Sunday!
Allentown: Only “Wealthy, White Individuals” Need Apply As Residents
Recently, during the debate over Allentown council's repeal of its illegal firearm ordinances, Democrat Michael Donovan, a former member of city council who supported Allentown's lost and stolen gun law, declared that "Allentown is the third largest city in the state" and "It is claiming a renaissance for wealthy, white individuals who wish to be … Continue reading Allentown: Only “Wealthy, White Individuals” Need Apply As Residents
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest…Or is Attempting To Legislate From It
On February 2, 2015 a bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee in the State House of Representatives that should have you worried. House Bill 285 was introduced by Representative W. Thomas (D.) of Philadelphia County. In his memorandum to House Members dated January 5, 2015, Representative Thomas stated that he planned to re-introduce legislation … Continue reading One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest…Or is Attempting To Legislate From It
Attorney General Kathleen Kane Issues Firearm Reciprocity Report
Today, Attorney General Kathleen Kane issued her 2013-2014 Firearm Reciprocity Report, as required by 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109. Pursuant to Section 6109(k)(2), "The Attorney General shall report to the General Assembly ... annually ... concerning the agreements which have been consummated under this subsection." There is little of interest in the one page report, other … Continue reading Attorney General Kathleen Kane Issues Firearm Reciprocity Report
PRESS RELEASE: Lawsuit Filed Against City of Harrisburg Regarding Its Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Ordinances
Today, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed an 87 page Complaint, plus exhibits, against the City of Harrisburg, Mayor Papenfuse and Police Chief Carter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) and four individual plaintiffs regarding the City's illegal and unconstitutional firearm and ammunition ordinances, regulations and policies, … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Lawsuit Filed Against City of Harrisburg Regarding Its Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Ordinances
Firearms Law Seminar – March 7, 2015 – in Support of Jim Smith for Berks County Judge!
On Saturday, March 7, 2015, from 10am to 2pm, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince from the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., and Attorney Eric Winter from Prince Law Offices, P.C. will present on federal and state firearms law issues at Berks Fire Water Restorations, 1145 Commons Boulevard, Reading, PA 19605. … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – March 7, 2015 – in Support of Jim Smith for Berks County Judge!
Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances
As many of our viewers are aware, I have sent 6+ page letters to numerous (over 90) municipalities regarding their unlawful firearm ordinances and the looming effective date of Act 192. I am going to attempt to keep this blog article updated on the status of those municipal ordinances, where the municipality has taken or … Continue reading Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances
Press Release: Pending Litigation Against Municipalities That Violate Section 6120
As many news agencies are reporting on Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) Chief Counsel Joshua Prince's letter to the City of Harrisburg, we believe it is important that everyone be aware of some of the issues being overlooked by the reporting. As of this release, the reporting has failed to reflect that any such ordinance … Continue reading Press Release: Pending Litigation Against Municipalities That Violate Section 6120
