In my last blog, I discussed the Assault Weapons Ban bill currently pending before the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee (SB 435). Not to be outdone by their Senate colleagues, several State Representatives likewise introduced a similar Assault Weapons Ban on February 5, 2013 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives – House Bill 517. As of … Continue reading Another Assault Weapons Ban in the Pennsylvania Legislature? Here is Pennsylvania House Bill 517
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
PA Supreme Court to Consider Firearm Preemption Challenge Against City of Erie
Today, after the filing of an Emergency Application to Stay the Commonwealth Court's decision of June 21, 2013, and Enjoin the City of Erie from Enforcing Ordinance 955.06, docketed as 45 WM 2013, the PA Supreme Court directed the City of Erie to file an Answer to the Application by June 28, 2013. You should … Continue reading PA Supreme Court to Consider Firearm Preemption Challenge Against City of Erie
Proposed Legislation Watch – Pennsyvania Senate Bill 435 – Assault Weapons Ban
Is your right to keep and bear arms about to be infringed by the Pennsylvania Senate? Currently pending in our Senate Judiciary Committee is Senate Bill 435 known as the Assault Weapons Ban. The Bill was initially introduced by Senator Lawrence M. Farnese - a Democrat representing the southern portion of Philadelphia County - on … Continue reading Proposed Legislation Watch – Pennsyvania Senate Bill 435 – Assault Weapons Ban
Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify Before the ABA National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince has agreed to testify before the American Bar Association's (ABA) National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws on Thursday, June 6, 2013, from 4-6pm at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 11th Floor Conference Center, Aramark … Continue reading Attorney Joshua Prince to Testify Before the ABA National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws
Senate Bill 623 – Amending the Mentored Hunting Program
Senate Bull 623 is an amendment to the Pennsylvania Mentored Hunting Program, which was recently passed by the Legislature and is currently awaiting Governor Corbett's signature. In 2006, the Pennsylvania Game Commission launched the Mentored Youth Hunting Program in order to “create expanded youth hunting opportunities while maintaining safety afield.” Senate Bill 623 would greatly … Continue reading Senate Bill 623 – Amending the Mentored Hunting Program
FICG Files Amici Curiae Brief in Beaver County Sheriff LTCF Revocation Case
Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is proud to announce that Chief Legal Counsel, Attorney Joshua Prince, has submitted an Amici Curiae brief on behalf of FICG in the matter of McKee v. Beaver Co. Sheriff David. Sheriff David, in violation of the due process requirements and local agency law, … Continue reading FICG Files Amici Curiae Brief in Beaver County Sheriff LTCF Revocation Case
Northampton County Deciding Whether to Call References on License to Carry Firearms Applications
As some of you are aware, recently, Northampton County Executive John Stoffa announced that he would request that the County Council consider whether it should hire more employees at the Sheriff's office to call references on License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) Applications. In response, I filed a letter with Sheriff Miller, Executive Stoffa, the County … Continue reading Northampton County Deciding Whether to Call References on License to Carry Firearms Applications
Tilden Township Passes 2nd Amendment Preservation Resolution!
Following a number of other municipalities that have enacted similar resolutions, Tilden Township has also passed a 2nd Amendment Preservation Resolution. While I do not yet know the specifics of when it was passed and whether it was a unanimous vote, I will update this blog as more information becomes available. You can find a … Continue reading Tilden Township Passes 2nd Amendment Preservation Resolution!
Chief Kessler to Run for Sheriff of Schuylkill County!
Today, on the Republic Broadcast Network's Rank and File with Chief Kessler, Second Amendment Friday, I had the honor of hosting the show, while Chief Kessler was out fighting the good fight. However, Chief Kessler found time to call in and announce that he will be running for Sheriff of Schuylkill County! While running as … Continue reading Chief Kessler to Run for Sheriff of Schuylkill County!
Northampton County Sheriff’s Department Discloses Confidential License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has recently learned that the Northampton County Sheriff's Department has disclosed certain License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) Applicant information and we are prepared to represent those aggrieved, like those in Philadelphia, who had their LTCF information disclosed. According to The Morning Call, the … Continue reading Northampton County Sheriff’s Department Discloses Confidential License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information!
