Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed into law, what has become known as the Brad Fox Law, which imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for any straw purchaser conviction, where the individual "who at time of sentencing has been convicted of another offense under this section." Currently, Section 6111(h)(1) reads, "A second or subsequent … Continue reading Brad Fox Law, Mandating Minimum Sentence for Straw Purchasers, Becomes Law
Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law
PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
As some of you know, I have endorsed PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel for the 11th District in the upcoming election. If you want an opportunity to meet Karen and ask her those questions that are important to you in the upcoming election, she has a meet, greet, and eat fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday, … Continue reading PA Senatorial Candidate Karen Mogel’s Pig Pit Fundraiser this Saturday!
Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Attorney Jonathan Goldstein, a fellow defender of the Second Amendment and Article I, Section 21, is hosting a dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2012, with National Rifle Association (NRA) President David Keene. Attendance at this event will be limited so that each attendee will have an opportunity to meet and speak with NRA President David … Continue reading Dinner with NRA President David Keene!
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince will be presenting at the NRA-ILA's 2012 Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium. Attorney Prince, based on his recent oral argument before the Commonwealth Court on the unconstitutionality of PA's License to Carry Firearms statute, has been asked to present on issues related to licenses … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince to Speak at NRA-ILA Firearms Law Symposium
Pottstown (PAL) Beretta M9 9mm Raffle!
The Pottstown Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for a brand new Beretta M9 9mm handgun, which was donated by Kenney's Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The Beretta M9 is a 9mm handgun, in black matte, with a 4.9" barrel and a 15 round magazine. Because … Continue reading Pottstown (PAL) Beretta M9 9mm Raffle!
Philadelphia Gun Permit Unit – Temporarily Closed?
In an interesting turn of events, the Philadelphia Police Department's Gun Permit Unit is currently listed as "temporarily closed" on its website in the wake of its and the L&I Board of Review's unlawful disclosure of license to carry firearm applicant's confidential information which I discussed in my previous blog post, Has Philadelphia Revealed Your … Continue reading Philadelphia Gun Permit Unit – Temporarily Closed?
Has Philadelphia Revealed Your License to Carry Firearms Information? If So, Call Us Today
Recently, the City of Philadelphia, through Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, violated the confidentiality requirements of any License To Carry Firearms (LTCF) application, with its new web application which allowed for disclosure of any LTCF applicant's information where the applicant was denied, revoked, or appealed. While I didn't have an opportunity to review the site … Continue reading Has Philadelphia Revealed Your License to Carry Firearms Information? If So, Call Us Today
The Dirt on Gun Care – Gun Retailers Missing Out on Customer Relation Opportunities
I recently attended an NRA safety class. A portion of the class was focused on how to clean the firearm correctly and what products should be used. Typically, a gun owner knows that proper cleaning not only increases the lifespan of the gun but also helps ensure proper function. Anymore, there are so many gun-care … Continue reading The Dirt on Gun Care – Gun Retailers Missing Out on Customer Relation Opportunities
Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Recently, Knife Rights, a non-profit 501(c) organization that defends Knife Rights across the United States (similar to the NRA's defense of Firearms Rights), was instrumental in the drafting and lobbying of House Bill 2548, which would legalize switchblades and provide for knife preemption, similar to the firearms preemption of 18 PA.C.S. 6120. While Representative Michelle … Continue reading Bill Introduced for Legalization of Automatic Knives and Knife Preemption in PA!
Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
It appears that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given new direction to target indoor shooting ranges, which isn't surprising given President Obama's nomination of David Michaels as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. A quick review of Michaels' background reflect his anti-gun history, including his statement that “gun … Continue reading Indoor Shooting Ranges Coming Under Attack by OSHA
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