I have previously blogged about the pending legal action filed by Perry County Auditor McMullen against Perry County Sheriff Nace. What most are unaware of is the cost that will be borne by the Perry County taxpayers. Pursuant to a Right to Know Law (RTKL) request that I filed in April, I was able to … Continue reading Perry County Taxpayers to Pay for Lawsuit Against Sheriff Nace
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info
Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace, an ardent supporter of the 2nd Amendment, is being sued by Perry County Auditor McMullen to compel his disclosure of confidential license to carry firearms (LTCF) applicant information. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i) provides, All information provided by the potential .. applicant, including, but not limited to, the ... applicant's name … Continue reading Perry County Auditor Seeks to Compel Perry County Sheriff Nace to Disclose Confidential License to Carry Firearms Info
Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?
On June 18th, HB 1989 was presented to the Governor, which the Governor is expected to sign in the near future. In addition to making the Piper J-3 Cub the official state aircraft of Pennsylvania, HB 1989 when signed by the Governor would make the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth. HB … Continue reading Will Pennsylvania Have Its Own Firearm?
FINALLY !!! Pennsylvania Considers Permitting the Use of Semiautomatic Rifles to Hunt Predators!
By Tom Beveridge. Pennsylvania predator hunters may soon be able to use semiautomatic rifles to hunt fox, coyotes and woodchucks. On May 1, 2014, House Bill 2230 was introduced by Representative Gregory Lucas (R-Crawford and Erie Counties) and referred to the Committee on Game and Fisheries. The Bill - co-sponsored by sixteen other Representatives … Continue reading FINALLY !!! Pennsylvania Considers Permitting the Use of Semiautomatic Rifles to Hunt Predators!
Attorney General Kane Invalidates Utah Firearm Reciprocity
Today, the news spread like wildfire that Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane had invalidated Pennsylvania's reciprocity with Utah. Unfortunately, the news is true. Unlike the previous "modifications" to the Florida, Virginia and Arizona reciprocity agreements (which I previously discussed in my article on AG Kane eviscerating the Florida Reciprocity Agreement and in my testimony before the … Continue reading Attorney General Kane Invalidates Utah Firearm Reciprocity
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify before House of Representatives on Impeachment of Attorney General Kane
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince will testify before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, House State Government Committee on the impending impeachment of Attorney General Kathleen Kane. Attorney Prince was requested to testify by the Chairman of the House State Government Committee, Representative Daryl Metcalfe, regarding Attorney General Kane's amending of Pennsylvania's … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify before House of Representatives on Impeachment of Attorney General Kane
FICG Files Letter Against Disclosure of Perry County License to Carry Firearms Applicants
On April 12, 2014, Reporter Sean Sauro reported that Perry County Sheriff Carl Nace was refusing a request by Perry County Auditor Kimberly McMullen to disclose Perry County License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) applicant information. Sheriff Nace correctly stated "They want the names of the people who have gun permits, and that's confidential ... The … Continue reading FICG Files Letter Against Disclosure of Perry County License to Carry Firearms Applicants
FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF 51P
Today, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., filed its official Comment in opposition to ATF's newest rulemaking endeavor, ATF 51P, regarding ATF's desire to amend the definitions of "adjudicated as a mental defective" and "committed to a mental institution." Due to the proposed Rule involving mental health, few in … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF 51P
Does a PA Bar Applicant Have to Disclose that He/She Filed For or Obtained a License to Carry Firearms?
Recently, I had the opportunity to address whether a Pennsylvania Bar applicant may lawfully and ethically refuse to disclose on the application that he/she filed for or obtained a license to carry firearms (LTCF) because of the confidentiality provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i). Several weeks ago, a client and soon-to-be Bar applicant contacted me … Continue reading Does a PA Bar Applicant Have to Disclose that He/She Filed For or Obtained a License to Carry Firearms?
The Constitutional Right Against Self Incrimination Applies Even to the PA Game Commission
By Tom Beveridge Jack Coble of Perry County believes in his constitutional rights. In fact, he spent thousands of dollars to fight a citation he received from a Pennsylvania Game Commission officer - and he won! On November 7, 2012, a Deputy Wildlife Conservation Officer Steven Shaffer entered Mr. Coble's farm to investigate a tip … Continue reading The Constitutional Right Against Self Incrimination Applies Even to the PA Game Commission
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