As many of our readers are likely aware, on April 7, 2025 ATF rescinded the Zero Tolerance Policy that was implemented under the Biden Administration. Under that policy, ATF classified certain types of violations found during compliance inspections as "zero tolerance" and would issue a Notice of Revocation, no matter the number or circumstances around … Continue reading ATF Publishes New Agency Direction and Invites Some Revoked FFL’s to Reapply
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Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Files Amicus Brief In Ghost Gun Case Before The PA Supreme Court
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., and 2025 candidate for the Commonwealth Court, filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief on behalf of Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League ("ACSL"), Firearms Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative, and Educational … Continue reading Chief Counsel Joshua Prince Files Amicus Brief In Ghost Gun Case Before The PA Supreme Court
AG Publishes Interim Final Rule Reclaiming Authority to Restore Federal Firearms Rights
Under federal law, 18 U.S.C. § 925(c), a person who has lost their firearms rights under federal law, can apply to the Attorney General for the restoration of their firearms rights. The Attorney General can grant that relief he/she is satisfied that the "circumstances regarding the disability, and the applicant's record and reputation, are such … Continue reading AG Publishes Interim Final Rule Reclaiming Authority to Restore Federal Firearms Rights
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?
Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Instructs AUSA’s to Prosecute All Referred Firearms Charges
According a memorandum he published to X, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has ordered the Assistant U.S. Attorneys (prosecutors) in his district to pursue every firearm related charge referred to them, and to seek pretrial detention (imprisonment) and appeal every denial of pretrial detention for a wide swath of charges. While … Continue reading Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Instructs AUSA’s to Prosecute All Referred Firearms Charges
4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar with Ron Mest Sports on March 2, 2025
On March 2, 2025, Firearms Industry Consulting Group Attorney Dillon Harris will join Ron Mest Sports and several other presenters for the 4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar at Pike Township Sportsmen's Association to speak on a number of topics relevant to both new and experienced firearms owners. This is a full-day seminar with … Continue reading 4th Annual Firearms Safety and Law Seminar with Ron Mest Sports on March 2, 2025
FOAC-ILLEA Files Suit Against Pen Argyl Borough In Relation To Unlawful Firearm Regulations
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Dillon Harris of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group (“FICG), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., filed a 41 page, 11 count, Complaint under the Declaratory Judgement Act and Mandamus, on behalf of Plaintiffs Firearm Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action (FOAC-ILLEA) and Mr. Heinsohn, against Pen Argyl Borough over … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Files Suit Against Pen Argyl Borough In Relation To Unlawful Firearm Regulations
MONUMENTAL Decision By The Pa Supreme Court Regarding Firearm Preemption In The Commonwealth!
Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a 55 page, unanimous decision in Crawford, et al. v. Commonwealth, et al., 19 EAP 2022, affirming the Commonwealth Court's decision throwing out the City of Philadelphia's lawsuit contending that Pennsylvania's firearm and ammunition preemption statute - 18 Pa.C.S. 6120 - was unconstitutional on numerous grounds. In fact, the … Continue reading MONUMENTAL Decision By The Pa Supreme Court Regarding Firearm Preemption In The Commonwealth!
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!
Fall Hunting is Here! A few tips to remember when going afield
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) State Game Wardens (SGW) and Deputy State Game Wardens (DSGW) are law enforcement officers. That means you are not obligated to speak with them and can invoke your right to remain silent. It also means that anything you say to them can and will be used against you in court! … Continue reading Fall Hunting is Here! A few tips to remember when going afield
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