Category: Pennsylvania Firearms Law

There is currently new legislation, HB 1668, which deals with the right to transport firearms without a license to carry firearms (LTCF). As many are aware, there are stark limitations on one's ability to transport a firearm, pursuant to 18 PA.C.S. § 6106, when that individual does not have an LTCF, which I previously discussed here. … Continue reading New Legislation – HB 1668 – The Right to Transport Firearms Without a License to Carry Firearms →

I often receive inquiries from clients regarding whether a 3rd Dui prevents him/her from being able to purchase, possess and own a firearm. While it will depend on the date of conviction, as the DUI Grading statutes have changed, since February 1, 2004, the current grading has been in effect and which would at least … Continue reading Does a 3rd DUI Prevent You from Being Able to Purchase, Possess and Own a Firearm? →

Pennsylvania’s new Castle Doctrine (actually a Stand Your Ground Doctrine), known as H.B. 40, goes into effect today, August 29, 2011. I previously blogged about Govenor Corbett signing the H.B. 40 on June 28, 2011, which made the the new law effective in 60 days, correlating to August 29, 2011. I also reviewed the Good of H.B. 40and … Continue reading PA’s New Castle Doctrine (Stand Your Ground Doctrine) is Effective TODAY! →

Florida Enacts Individual Liability for Violations of Firearm Preemption but Will Pennsylvania Follow Suit? Effective October 1st, 2011, Florida has enacted individual liability for violations of its firearms preemption laws but will Pennsylvania follow suit? Similar to Pennsylvania, since 1987, Florida law contains a preemption statute which prohibits any county, municipality, or township from enacting any regulation, … Continue reading Florida Enacts Individual Liability for Violations of Firearm Preemption but Will Pennsylvania Follow Suit? →

Recently, the Pennsylvania State Police’s Liquor Control Unit has stepped up enforcement against local clubs and ranges that are providing liquor to club and range members, where the club does not have liquor license. Many clubs and ranges offer liquor to their members for a required “donation.” This constitutes the sale of liquor, which requires … Continue reading Gun Clubs and Ranges Take Warning – Providing Alcohol for a Donation is the Sale of Alcohol! →

I recently blogged about Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine (actually a Stand Your Ground Doctrine) in a previous article here and the good aspects of HB40. Now, I am going to review the bad and ugly aspects to HB40. While HB40 overall is a vast improvement to what Pennsylvania had on the books, there are several bad and ugly aspects to this recent enactment. First, … Continue reading PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Bad and Ugly →