Recently, I had a client, who timely (prior to April 1st) filed with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") his Annual Firearm Manufacturing and Export Report ("AFMER") and after filing it, realized that a firearm manufactured in 2018 was inadvertently included on the form for 2017. When it was discovered, my client … Continue reading What Do You Do If You Realize That Your ATF AFMER Report Is In Error?
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Violating Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act by Denying Sales of Firearms and Ammunition to Those Under 21 Years of Age?
Recently, numerous companies, including Dicks, Walmart, and even Pennsylvania-based Dunkelberger's Sports Outfitters, started refusing to sell rifles and shotguns to individuals between the ages of 18 and 21, seemingly in violation of Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act. Before addressing PA's Human Relations Act, let's review Pennsylvania's constitutional provisions. First and foremost, Article 1, Section 1 - Inherent rights … Continue reading Violating Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act by Denying Sales of Firearms and Ammunition to Those Under 21 Years of Age?
Join the Fight to Stop the Regulation of Bump Stocks
As many of our clients and viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®) a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., has submitted substantial comments in opposition to rulemaking entered into by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and spearheaded the opposition to ATF-41P. Unfortunately, as it appears that ATF intends to … Continue reading Join the Fight to Stop the Regulation of Bump Stocks
York County Magistrate Judge Dismisses Charges of Making False Statements in Relation to Prior Putative Mental Health Commitment
Today, Attorney Eric Winter successfully argued for dismissal of charges before a York County Magistrate Judge. The charges were filed by the York County Sheriff in relation to a putative false statement our client made when applying for a license to carry firearms ("LTCF"). In arguing that our client had not been committed to a … Continue reading York County Magistrate Judge Dismisses Charges of Making False Statements in Relation to Prior Putative Mental Health Commitment
Firearms Law Seminar – March 31, 2018 at King Shooters Supply!
On March 31, 2018, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince, Attorney Adam Kraut and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar, from 10am-2pm, on state and federal firearms law at their store located at … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – March 31, 2018 at King Shooters Supply!
3rd Annual FICG/Shooters Gauntlet Next EVOLUTION Machine Gun Shoot!
We are proud to announce that Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG)® (FICG®) and Shooters Gauntlet, LLC will be hosting our 3rd annual Next EVOLUTION machinegun shoot at the Shooters Gauntlet on June 2-3, 2018, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. During the … Continue reading 3rd Annual FICG/Shooters Gauntlet Next EVOLUTION Machine Gun Shoot!
Monroe County Sheriff Martin is ENJOINED from Enforcing Unlawful License to Carry Firearms Requirements
On January 16, 2018, Wyoming County President Judge Russell Shurtleff, specially presiding, issued an Order unsealing a December 13, 2017 Decision and Order in the John Doe, et al. v. Monroe County, et al. case, which granted a preliminary injunction against the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Todd Martin in relation to their unlawful … Continue reading Monroe County Sheriff Martin is ENJOINED from Enforcing Unlawful License to Carry Firearms Requirements
Lose Your Second Amendment Rights if You Violate Section 6107 as a Result of Governor Wolf’s Opioid Proclamation
As our viewers are aware, on January 10th, when Governor Wolf issued his Opioid Proclamation, which triggered the prohibitions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 6107, I addressed the issue in my article - With a Stroke of a Pen, PA Governor Wolf Limits Firearm Rights by Proclaiming State of Emergency. Thereafter, Governor Wolf's Office issued a canned … Continue reading Lose Your Second Amendment Rights if You Violate Section 6107 as a Result of Governor Wolf’s Opioid Proclamation
Donald Trump Jr.’s Confidential Firearm License Information is Disclosed by Pennsylvania Judge
The Time-Tribune is reporting that Lackawanna County Judge Thomas Munley disclosed on Wednesday that Donald Trump Jr. applied for a license to carry firearms (LTCF), after Lackawanna County Sheriff Mark McAndrew refused to disclose the purpose of Mr. Trump's visit, likely due to the confidentiality provisions of all LTCF applicant information. 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i) … Continue reading Donald Trump Jr.’s Confidential Firearm License Information is Disclosed by Pennsylvania Judge
Governor Wolf’s “Interpretive Jiggery-Pokery” on his Proclamation’s Impact on Firearm Rights in Pennsylvania
In an article published today - Gov. Wolf: Opioid declaration doesn't affect gun rights - Governor Wolf's spokesman J.J. Abbott is quoted as stating that I am "flat-out wrong" in relation to the impact of Governor Wolf's Opioid Proclamation on firearm rights, as set forth in the two articles that I have written on the … Continue reading Governor Wolf’s “Interpretive Jiggery-Pokery” on his Proclamation’s Impact on Firearm Rights in Pennsylvania
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