A few of my clients have asked if the pools that they do at their "local water holes" or "blocks" are legal in Pennsylvania. The answer might surprise you. As of last November (2013), Pennsylvania allows for such better so long as specific situations are followed. See the story below: Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 2:45 … Continue reading With the Super Bowl a few days away, PA says get your bets in
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White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks
The White House quietly announced two new executive actions earlier this month. These actions appear to be ones designed to expand the number of Federally prohibited persons by simply adding them into the NICS system without any further judicial review and/or guarantee of due process. The first measure (and it should be noted that this is … Continue reading White House Issues New Executive Actions on Federal Background Checks
Study Reveals That More Armed, Law-Abiding Citizens Results in Less Murder . . . Who Knew?
A new study by Quinnipiac's Mark Gius adds more intellectual ammunition to the RKBA arsenal. Gius' study, published in Applied Economics Letters, found that between 1980 and 2009, murder rates were typically higher in states that had stricter concealed carry laws. After adjusting for variables, the study found, as quoted in the abstract: "states with restrictions … Continue reading Study Reveals That More Armed, Law-Abiding Citizens Results in Less Murder . . . Who Knew?
Big Brother Goes to Court…
The federal courts have begun to weigh in on the NSA surveillance techniques exposed by Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald. As with many instances of unsettled Constitutional law, the courts are split. The DC District Court found that the bulk collection of telephony metadata was "probably unconstitutional" and so granted Larry Klayman's request for a … Continue reading Big Brother Goes to Court…
3D Printer Produces Metal Gun!
According to its website, Solid Concepts, a 3D printing company, has produced a functional metal 1911 from its printer. Solid Concepts' news release claims that it has fired 50 rounds and has hit targets at over 30 yards. Considering the reaction to plastic handguns created by the 3D printing process, this is sure to cause … Continue reading 3D Printer Produces Metal Gun!
Things of interest and note from the recent ATF eForms bulletin
The big story in the world of ATF eForms is both the rapid turnaround on eForms and unlawful NFA "eStamps" issued by the ATF's NFA Branch, but it is not the only important eForm news to emerge in the last few days. Several items of importance were disclosed by the ATF in their most recent eForm … Continue reading Things of interest and note from the recent ATF eForms bulletin
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 !!
Religious Freedom Scores a Victory in the D.C. Circuit: Gilardi v. HHS and the Free Exercise of Religion
On November 1, the D.C. Circuit held that the Affordable Care Act’s [ACA] contraceptive mandate “trammels the right of free exercise – a right that lies at the core of our constitutional liberties . . .” The case – Gilardi v. U.S. Dep’t of H.H.S. - was brought by two brothers from Ohio, Francis and … Continue reading Religious Freedom Scores a Victory in the D.C. Circuit: Gilardi v. HHS and the Free Exercise of Religion
I’ve Got Protesters Under My Treestand !!
On more than one occasion, I have heard stories of hunters who were harassed in some fashion by animal rights activists, adjacent landowners, other hunters and, in one instance, by an ex-spouse. While I have been fortunate to avoid such incidents, the law of the Commonwealth has, indeed, addressed this concern....to a certain extent. Known … Continue reading I’ve Got Protesters Under My Treestand !!
OCCUPATIONAL LIMITED LICENSE (OLL) – What You Need to Know
Many people always ask when they have their driver's license suspended if they can qualify for the Occupational Limited License (OLL), or more commonly called the bread and butter license since people use it to drive to and from work. I pulled this fact sheet directly from PennDOT's website in an effort to answer some common … Continue reading OCCUPATIONAL LIMITED LICENSE (OLL) – What You Need to Know
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