As most of our viewers are aware, on February 25, 2015, I submitted a Right to Know Law (RTKL) Request on the City of Lancaster in relation to the litigation of NRA v. City of Lancaster and the defense fund it instituted to pay for that litigation. Specifically, I requested the following: This is a … Continue reading City of Lancaster’s RTKL Disclosures Regarding It’s Unlawful Defense Fund, Including the Mayor’s Chief of Staff “Need[s] Dope”
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PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
As many of our viewers are aware, almost a year ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Rescinds Unlawful Regulation
Did Attorney General Kane Mislead the General Assembly and Fail in Her Statutory Duty?
As many of you are aware, I previously blogged on Attorney General Kathleen Kane's 2013-2014 Annual Firearms Reciprocity Report, which the Attorney General is required, by law, to complete annually and submit to the General Assembly. Based on information I recently obtained, it is now questionable whether AG Kane purposely left out information from her … Continue reading Did Attorney General Kane Mislead the General Assembly and Fail in Her Statutory Duty?
Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances
As many of our viewers are aware, I have sent 6+ page letters to numerous (over 90) municipalities regarding their unlawful firearm ordinances and the looming effective date of Act 192. I am going to attempt to keep this blog article updated on the status of those municipal ordinances, where the municipality has taken or … Continue reading Municipalities Repealing Unlawful Ordinances
Press Release: Pending Litigation Against Municipalities That Violate Section 6120
As many news agencies are reporting on Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) Chief Counsel Joshua Prince's letter to the City of Harrisburg, we believe it is important that everyone be aware of some of the issues being overlooked by the reporting. As of this release, the reporting has failed to reflect that any such ordinance … Continue reading Press Release: Pending Litigation Against Municipalities That Violate Section 6120
I left my firearm in my suitcase, I do have a permit to carry, and was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport and charged, now what?
First of all, be thankful that this occurred in Philadelphia. Being the ex-Thin Line Blue, a Professional Philadelphia Police Officer, long ago, we preferred real crime, which is why you are only being charged a summary, for it could have been much worse. A summary offense on the totem pole of charges is the very … Continue reading I left my firearm in my suitcase, I do have a permit to carry, and was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport and charged, now what?
Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms
As I previously blogged about, I wrote a letter to the PA Gaming Control Board requesting that it invalidate 58 Pa.Code § 465a.13, as it had unlawfully regulated the possession of firearms in casinos, pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3)(2). On September 8, 2014, I heard back from the PA Gaming Control Board that it would … Continue reading Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms
PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
As many of our viewers are aware, several months ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3). In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!
Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG) is proud to announce that last night, at the Washington Township, Berks Co., Board of Supervisors unanimously decided to table a proposed Firearm/Archery Ordinance that would have limited the ability of property owners, under certain circumstances, to even practice archery on their own property, after FICG submitted a letter to … Continue reading Washington Township Decides to Table Firearms/Archery Ordinance and Modify Existing Ordinances
Places in PA that Individuals are Prohibited from Carrying at or in, even with a License to Carry Firearms
The question frequently arises as to where an individual with a valid License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) may not carry his/her firearm. For purposes of this article, I will focus strictly on State law places and not the federal place that are prohibited. 1. Court Facilities – Pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. 913 and individual may not carry … Continue reading Places in PA that Individuals are Prohibited from Carrying at or in, even with a License to Carry Firearms
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