Today, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the U.S. Government's request for appeal in the combined cases of Attorney General Sessions v. Binerup and Suarez, leaving in place the District Court and Third Circuit decisions holding that an individual can successfully bring a Second Amendment as-applied challenge to a non-violent misdemeanor firearms disability. I … Continue reading SCOTUS Denies Certiorari in Binderup/Suarez
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The Problems With Senate Bill 383 Permitting Teachers To Carry Firearms In Pennsylvania
Recently, there has been a lot of public interest and questions asked about Pennsylvania Senate Bill 383, which seeks to provide school districts with the ability to approve school personnel to carry firearms in schools. As many of you are aware, I fully support having armed school personnel in our schools; however, this bill suffers … Continue reading The Problems With Senate Bill 383 Permitting Teachers To Carry Firearms In Pennsylvania
Firearm and Ammunition Preemption Needs YOUR Immediate Support!
Today, in an 8-3 vote, the Senate Local Government Committee passed an extremely important firearm and ammunition preemption bill - Senate Bill 5 - which in addition to reaffirming/strengthening preemption would also provide for attorney fees and costs, where a local government violates the preemption statute. Senate Bill 5 will now go to the Senate … Continue reading Firearm and Ammunition Preemption Needs YOUR Immediate Support!
Removal of PA Character and Reputation Clause for an LTCF
Today, Representative Russ Diamond and 20 pro-Second Amendment/Article 1, Section 21 Representatives submitted a new bill, HB 918, which would remove the character and reputation / good cause provision of 18 Pa.C.S. 6109. Many issuing authorities, like Philadelphia and Monroe have utilized the character and reputation provision to prevent law-abiding individuals from obtaining an LTCF. … Continue reading Removal of PA Character and Reputation Clause for an LTCF
Our Veterans Need Our Help To Ensure Their Second Amendment Rights! It Is Time For Us To Repay Our Debt To Them!
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 240-175, with numerous Democrats voting in support, on H.R. 1181 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, which would prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from stripping a veteran's right to Keep and Bear Arms in the absence of an order or finding by a judge, magistrate, or other … Continue reading Our Veterans Need Our Help To Ensure Their Second Amendment Rights! It Is Time For Us To Repay Our Debt To Them!
The Goslin Decision’s Impact on Possessing Weapons on School Property
As our viewers are aware, earlier, we posted about the Superior Court's monumental decision in Commonwealth v Goslin, where the court, en banc, held that the "plain meaning of Section 912(c) provides two separate defenses: possessing and using a weapon on school property 'in conjunction with a lawful supervised school activity' as well as possessing … Continue reading The Goslin Decision’s Impact on Possessing Weapons on School Property
Chief Counsel Prince Secures MONUMENTAL Decision from the Superior Court, en banc, regarding Possession of Weapons on School Property
Today, the Superior Court, en banc, issued its decision in Commonwealth v. Goslin, 1114 MDA 2015, regarding whether an individual is entitled to claim the defense of "other lawful purpose" when carrying a weapon on school grounds. As our viewers are aware, after the original devastating decision was issued by the Superior Court holding that … Continue reading Chief Counsel Prince Secures MONUMENTAL Decision from the Superior Court, en banc, regarding Possession of Weapons on School Property
Lower Merion Township Petitions for Allowance to Appeal in Firearm Preemption Case
As our readers are aware, on December 16, 2016, the Commonwealth Court issued its decision in Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC), et al. v. Lower Merion Township, where it held that Lower Merion Township's preclusion of firearms in township parks was unlawful. On Friday, January 13, 2017, Lower Merion Township filed a Petition for Allowance … Continue reading Lower Merion Township Petitions for Allowance to Appeal in Firearm Preemption Case
U.S. Government to Withdraw Appeal in Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Relating to a Mental Health Commitment
As our viewers are aware, I was previously successful in establishing a right to relief in a Second Amendment as-applied challenge involving a mental health commitment - Monumental Decision from the Middle District of Pennsylvania Regarding Mental Health Commitments and the Second Amendment. Thereafter, the U.S. Government filed an appeal to the Third Circuit Court, … Continue reading U.S. Government to Withdraw Appeal in Second Amendment As-Applied Challenge Relating to a Mental Health Commitment
Seminar: What Happens After You Use Your Firearm In PA
On January 7, 2017, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Adam Kraut of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with former JAG E. Allen Chandler of Firearms Legal Protection and King Shooters Supply, will provide an hour and a half seminar on what happens after you use … Continue reading Seminar: What Happens After You Use Your Firearm In PA
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