On August 2nd and 3rd, 2011, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, FAIR Trade Group and the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association sponsored the Firearms Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference in Reston, Virginia. On the first day of the conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted a question and answer session to … Continue reading ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
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ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
On August 2nd and 3rd, 2011, The National Shooting Sports Foundation, FAIR Trade Group and the National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association sponsored the Firearms Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacturer Conference in Reston, Virginia. On the first day of the conference, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted a question and answer session to … Continue reading ATF Panel Discussion at recent Firearm Industry Importer, Exporter and Manufacture Conference
PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Good
I recently blogged about Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine (actually a Stand Your Ground Doctrine) in a previous article here. Now, I am going to review the goods aspects to HB40. It the next article, I will review the bad and ugly aspects to HB40. First, it is important to understand that a Castle Doctrine refers to the ability of … Continue reading PA’s New Castle Doctrine (HB40) – The Good
How to Determine if you are Prohibited because of an Involuntary Commitment
I often receive calls from clients who are trying to determine whether they are prohibited because of mental health commitment. Voluntary commitments are not prohibiting; however, and unfortunately, it has been my experience that individuals that agree to be voluntarily committed are often committed involuntarily based on the paperwork that the hospital files with the … Continue reading How to Determine if you are Prohibited because of an Involuntary Commitment
Corbett Signs Castle Doctrine
Today, as was expected, Governor Corbett signed the Castle Doctrine, also known as the Stand Your Ground Doctrine, into law. You can download a copy of HB 40 here. While there are some issues with the bill, which I will review in the coming days, this marks a monumental move in furtherance of protecting one’s right to … Continue reading Corbett Signs Castle Doctrine
FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
To the surprise of many Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL), even those who have been in business for a long time, all FFLs must provide safety locks with the sale of any and all firearms. While it used to be that an FFL only had to make safety locks available to all customers, where the customer could decide … Continue reading FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
To the surprise of many Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL), even those who have been in business for a long time, all FFLs must provide safety locks with the sale of any and all firearms. While it used to be that an FFL only had to make safety locks available to all customers, where the customer could decide … Continue reading FFLs Must Provide Safety Locks with all Firearms
Castle Doctrine, HB 40, Headed to the Governor’s Desk!
In a 45-5 vote, the Senate approved HB 40, which is the Castle Doctrine, sending it to the Governor’s desk. It is expected that Governor Corbett will sign it into law, without any delay. This is a major victory for those of us that support the 2nd Amendment and a major blow to criminals. Once signed … Continue reading Castle Doctrine, HB 40, Headed to the Governor’s Desk!
NFA Examiners Now to be Assigned by State
In the past, National Firearms Act (NFA) examiners have be assigned by the last name of the transferor or the by the business name of the transferor; however, the NFA Branch has announced that effective July 1, 2011, examiners will now be assigned via geographic location (aka by the state). The ATF’s announcement can be found here. The NFA Branch has … Continue reading NFA Examiners Now to be Assigned by State
Does an FFL have to Complete an Application/Record of Sale for a Receiver?
The issue frequently arises as to whether a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) in Pennsylvania must complete a PA Application/Record of Sale (Form SP 4-113) for the sale of a receiver. To the surprise of most FFLs, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), as of 6/2/2011, has stated that no PA Application/Record of Sale should be completed for … Continue reading Does an FFL have to Complete an Application/Record of Sale for a Receiver?
