I know it has been a while since I have blogged about the current status of the Erie litigation, 1038 CD 2013, in relation to 18 PA.C.S. 6120. As I have been somewhat inundated with work, I wanted to quickly bring everyone up to speed. I previously blogged about the Motion to Stay Pending Appeal … Continue reading Erie Litigation Update
ATF 41P: IT’S NOT TO LATE TO CONTACT SBA
The SBA is actively examining whether ATF improperly certified compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you are the CLEO of a small jurisdiction or a small business FFL, SBA needs to hear from you NOW. When ATF first announced that it planned to publish the proposed rule that triggered the current rulemaking ATF 41P, … Continue reading ATF 41P: IT’S NOT TO LATE TO CONTACT SBA
Pottstown PAL – IWI Tavor (IDF version) RAFFLE!!!
The Pottstown Area Police Athletic League (PAL) is holding a raffle for an Israeli Weapons Industry (IWI) Tavor IDF Rifle with Mepro 21 Reflex Sight, which was donated by Kenney’s Custom Props, LLC, a Hollywood prop design company and manufacturer of firearms. The IWI Tavor rifle is a 100% ambidextrous, 5.56 caliber bull pup rifle … Continue reading Pottstown PAL – IWI Tavor (IDF version) RAFFLE!!!
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
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
