Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a letter on behalf of Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) with Pen Argyl Mayor Male and Borough Council regarding their recent consideration and adoption of an unlawful and unconstitutional firearm discharge ordinance. As addressed in FOAC-ILLEA’s … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Pen Argyl
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Monumental Second Amendment Lawsuit Filed Against PSP Commissioner Paris Regarding 18-To-20-Year Olds
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group and Adam Kraut of Second Amendment Foundation filed a monumental lawsuit against Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris involving his laws, regulations, policies, and practices that preclude sheriffs in the Commonwealth from issuing licenses to carry firearms to applicants who are 18-to-20 years of … Continue reading Monumental Second Amendment Lawsuit Filed Against PSP Commissioner Paris Regarding 18-To-20-Year Olds
What Does the Supreme Court’s Bump Stock Decision Mean for For Forced Reset Triggers (FRT)?
If you're reading this article and you aren't already aware, last Friday the United States Supreme Court vacated ATF's 2017 Rulemaking that banned bump stocks in Garland v. Cargill, No.22-976, (U.S. Supreme Court June 14, 2024). You can read my article about that decision here, but the quick summary is that: [A] semiautomatic rifle equipped … Continue reading What Does the Supreme Court’s Bump Stock Decision Mean for For Forced Reset Triggers (FRT)?
MONUMENTAL DECISION: United States Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban
Those who have been long-time readers of our blog will be aware that we have written numerous articles about bump stocks, covering the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 923-page Comment we filed that broke the eRulemaking Portal, the publication of the Final Rule, the lawsuit we filed against the … Continue reading MONUMENTAL DECISION: United States Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban
Supreme Court Rebukes New York Officials Over Targeting of NRA
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to New York State's ongoing and unlawful harassment of the National Rifle Association. This controversy began in 2017, when New York's Department of Financial Services, under the direction of Superintendent Maria Vullo, took issue with the NRA's endorsement of an insurance provider named Carry Guard. While … Continue reading Supreme Court Rebukes New York Officials Over Targeting of NRA
9th 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 9th annual Next EVOLUTION machinegun shoot at the Shooters Gauntlet on June 1-2, 2024, in celebration of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and Article 1, Section 21 of the PA Constitution. During the … Continue reading 9th Annual FICG/Shooters Gauntlet Next EVOLUTION Machine Gun Shoot!
Caution: PA “Clean Slate” Does Not Restore Firearms Rights
Many Pennsylvanians have had past criminal convictions that were subject to the PA "Clean Slate" law, passed in 2018 and recently expanded in 2023, resulting in the convictions being scrubbed from their record - or at least, so one might think. While a criminal record subject to the Clean Slate law won't generally be accessible … Continue reading Caution: PA “Clean Slate” Does Not Restore Firearms Rights
Attorney Dillon Harris Receives 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award from National Business Institute!
Firearms Industry Consulting Group Attorney Dillon Harris was just awarded the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award by the National Business Institute for his efforts in preparing and presenting continuing legal education (CLE) courses teaching attorneys in Pennsylvania and other states about state and federal firearms laws. In considering eligibility for the award, NBI considers quantity and … Continue reading Attorney Dillon Harris Receives 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award from National Business Institute!
ATF changes definition of “engaged in the Business”, expands licensing requirements
The ATF has - yet again - issued a regulation that threatens to criminalize a wide range of conduct based on criteria that are vague at best, and perhaps even incomprehensible. A new final rule signed by Attorney General Merrick Garland purports to amend the regulatory definition of when someone is "Engaged in the Business" … Continue reading ATF changes definition of “engaged in the Business”, expands licensing requirements
Judge Stickman Vacates Portions of Injunction Against the PSP Without Opportunity For Plaintiffs To Respond
As our viewers know, on Wednesday, Judge Stickman issued a monumental injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), which, among other things, enjoined the PSP from prohibiting 18 to 20 year olds from obtaining a license to carry and permitting them to carry a concealed firearm in the absence of a license to carry firearms. … Continue reading Judge Stickman Vacates Portions of Injunction Against the PSP Without Opportunity For Plaintiffs To Respond
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