As anybody who has paid even a little bit of attention to the news recently surely knows, the federal government recently passed this year's budget reconciliation (Big Beautiful Bill), touching on hundreds of pieces of federal law. Our industry watched the bill's progress closely because of efforts to deregulate certain National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons. … Continue reading Could SBR’s Soon Be Cheaper than Rifles? A Possible Side Effect of the BBB
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Maryland Handgun Roster Board Denies or Tables Nearly Every New Petition, What Next?
As our Maryland readers will surely be aware, the Maryland Handgun Roster Board (HRB) presides over the process of approving handguns for addition to the Maryland Handgun Roster, which is required before any handgun manufactured post-1984 can be sold in the state. Although the meeting minutes won't be available until June, I'm hearing that at … Continue reading Maryland Handgun Roster Board Denies or Tables Nearly Every New Petition, What Next?
Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Puts Out Politically Prompted Disinformation Regarding Voting While Carrying a Firearm!
As our viewers know, almost every election cycle, we put out an article that reviews the general right to carry a firearm, while voting, and location limitations. The most recent one was: Primary Election on May 16, 2023: Carrying a Firearm While Voting – It’s Political Speech and It’s Lawful! Today, I became aware that PA … Continue reading Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry Puts Out Politically Prompted Disinformation Regarding Voting While Carrying a Firearm!
Monumental Decision: Maryland Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With FICG, Overturning Regulated Firearm Denial for Out-Of-State Conviction
Today, Attorney Dillon Harris secured a unanimous monumental decision by the Maryland Supreme Court, following oral argument last November. The Supreme Court's Opinion reverses the decision of the Maryland Appellate Court In the Matter of Mark McCloy where the Appellate Court held that Mr. McCloy had been convicted of an out-of-State offense that would be … Continue reading Monumental Decision: Maryland Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With FICG, Overturning Regulated Firearm Denial for Out-Of-State Conviction
Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions
On June 17, 2024, Maryland Governor Moore signed an Executive Order granting full pardons to those persons convicted of 1) Misdemeanor possession of cannabis; or 2) Misdemeanor use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, only in cases associated with misdemeanor cannabis possession and where there were no other charges. Only offenses occurring prior … Continue reading Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Related Convictions
MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, was successful in securing a monumental decision and order in Suarez, et al. v. PSP Commissioner, 1:21-cv-710 (Middle District of PA). The injunction precludes the Pennsylvania State Police from (1) enforcing the state of emergency provision (18 Pa.C.S. 6107); and (2) from enforcing our … Continue reading MONUMENTAL DECISION – Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act Declared Unconstitutional, Including the Restrictions on The Transporting of Arms In A Vehicle!
ATF Classification of Forced Reset Triggers as Machineguns Vacated by District Court
To quickly recap, in March of 2022, ATF sent an Open Letter to FFL's stating that they had determined that some unidentified forced reset triggers are "machineguns" as that term is defined in the Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act, and that some unidentified forced reset triggers are not "machineguns." Around the same time, … Continue reading ATF Classification of Forced Reset Triggers as Machineguns Vacated by District Court
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
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!
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