Today, the Commonwealth Court issued its decision in Justin Dillon v. City of Erie, 1038 CD 2013, which dealt with, in part, whether the City's ordinance prohibiting the possession of firearms in City parks, Ordinance 955.06(b), was invalid due to 18 Pa.C.S. Section 6120 - a municipal firearm regulation preemption statute. A copy of the … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Attorney Joshua Prince Secures Major Victory Against City of Erie
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
Erie Litigation Update – En Banc Oral Argument Cancelled by the Court
Today, I received a faxed Order from the Commonwealth Court simply stating, "AND NOW, this 5th day of December, 2013, argument in the above-captioned matter, currently scheduled for December 11, 2013, on the En Banc Argument list at Harrisburg, is cancelled and this appeal shall be decided based on the briefs previously filed." The reason … Continue reading Erie Litigation Update – En Banc Oral Argument Cancelled by the Court
Big Game Hunting Rosters Requirement for PA Hunters – Gone Like Our Paper Licenses? Maybe….
By Tom Beveridge. On November 27, 2013, Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 763 into law which amends Section 2324 of Title 34 (commonly referred to as the Game and Wildlife Code) effectively eliminating the mandatory requirement of maintaining a "roster" of the individuals who are hunting deer, bear, elk or turkey "together or in unison … Continue reading Big Game Hunting Rosters Requirement for PA Hunters – Gone Like Our Paper Licenses? Maybe….
FICG’s Amicus Brief in McKee LTCF Revocation Results in Overturn of Sheriff David’s Revocation
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that the Amicus Curiae Brief of Chief Counsel Joshua Prince assisted Appellant Dennis McKee in securing a victory in his license to carry firearms (LTCF) revocation by Beaver County Sheriff David. In a 33 page Opinion, Judge Tesla overruled … Continue reading FICG’s Amicus Brief in McKee LTCF Revocation Results in Overturn of Sheriff David’s Revocation
Erie Litigation Update
I know it has been a while since I have blogged about the current status of the Erie litigation, 1038 CD 2013, in relation to 18 PA.C.S. 6120. As I have been somewhat inundated with work, I wanted to quickly bring everyone up to speed. I previously blogged about the Motion to Stay Pending Appeal … Continue reading Erie Litigation Update
Pottstown PAL – IWI Tavor (IDF version) RAFFLE!!!
The Pottstown Area Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for an Israeli Weapons Industry (IWI) Tavor IDF Rifle with Mepro 21 Reflex Sight, which was donated by Kenney’s Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The IWI Tavor rifle is a 100% ambidextrous, 5.56 caliber bull pup rifle … Continue reading Pottstown PAL – IWI Tavor (IDF version) RAFFLE!!!
UPDATE !!! Governor Corbett Signs SB 648 Into Law – Landowners Protected At Last !!
By Tom Beveridge -- In follow up to my last blog, I am pleased to advise that Governor Corbett signed Senate Bill 648 into law on November 1, 2013. This law, which amends Title 34, Section 924 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code to protect landowners who grant permission to individuals who are … Continue reading UPDATE !!! Governor Corbett Signs SB 648 Into Law – Landowners Protected At Last !!
Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
To the surprise of most residents of Pennsylvania, it is lawful, generally speaking, to carry a firearm while voting; after all, it's a political statement, protected under the First and Second Amendment. During the last election cycle, I wrote about this issue: Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA? Since that article, more and … Continue reading Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
By Tom Beveridge Firearms Industry Consulting Group Late last week, the Pennsylvania Senate presented Governor Corbett with Senate Bill 648 which will amend Title 34, Section 924 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code to protect landowners who grant permission to individuals who are hunting and trapping on their property. As presently written, Section 924 … Continue reading Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) and Prince Law Offices, P.C. are proud to announce that we have opened our new office in the Executive Suite section of Trop Gun Shop's new facility! Our new Lancaster address is 910 N. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. We are located on the second floor, in the Executive Suite … Continue reading Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!
