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
Are ATF’s Newly Approved Electronic eForms Legal? The Shocking Answer
Recently, I have seen a number of people posting approved eForm Applications (Form 1's), which had me greatly concerned given the translucent nature of the newly utilized electronic stamp. After receiving these approved eForm Applications by email, some of the applicants have called the NFA Branch and been told that they will not be receiving … Continue reading Are ATF’s Newly Approved Electronic eForms Legal? The Shocking Answer
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 !!
Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
To the surprise of most residents of Pennsylvania, it is lawful, generally speaking, to carry a firearm while voting; after all, it's a political statement, protected under the First and Second Amendment. During the last election cycle, I wrote about this issue: Can You Vote While Carrying a Firearm in PA? Since that article, more and … Continue reading Voting While Carrying a Firearm in PA – It’s Legal!
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
Injured Workers’: time to enroll for ObamaCare
by Karl Voigt Injured workers can now enroll in health care coverage in the Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges -- also known as Obamacare. Coverage begins in 2014, but you must sign up by December 15 if you want coverage to begin January 1. Many injured workers are left uninsured after they are unable to … Continue reading Injured Workers’: time to enroll for ObamaCare
Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
By Tom Beveridge Firearms Industry Consulting Group Late last week, the Pennsylvania Senate presented Governor Corbett with Senate Bill 648 which will amend Title 34, Section 924 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code to protect landowners who grant permission to individuals who are hunting and trapping on their property. As presently written, Section 924 … Continue reading Good News for Pennsylvania Sportsmen! Senate sends Landowner Liability Amendment to Governor
New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
by Ian K. Friedman, Esq. It has been reported by one of the moderators at the AR-15.com message board (who covers NFA sub-forums) that there has been a significant amount of new hirings recently at the NFA Branch (which handles approvals for Tax Stamps for NFA items). The moderator “tony_k” reported that, “There now are … Continue reading New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) and Prince Law Offices, P.C. are proud to announce that we have opened our new office in the Executive Suite section of Trop Gun Shop's new facility! Our new Lancaster address is 910 N. Hanover St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022. We are located on the second floor, in the Executive Suite … Continue reading Firearms Industry Consulting Group’s New Office at Trop Gun Shop!