Yesterday, 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); however, as the Order is complex and, in one regard, severs only a portion of 18 Pa.C.S. 6106, many are confused by the … Continue reading Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
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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
FOAC-ILLEA Challenges Unlawful Firearm Discharge Ordinance in Pen Argyl
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
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
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