Tag: firearms

6th Circuit Acknowledges Second Amendment As-Applied Challenges To Mental Health Commitments

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

As our readers are aware, in July, I was successful in arguing in Keyes, et al. v. Lynch, et al., before the Middle District of Pennsylvania that a life long prohibition on an individual as a result of a single, isolated mental health commitment violated his Second Amendment rights, as-applied to him. Today, the 6th … Continue reading 6th Circuit Acknowledges Second Amendment As-Applied Challenges To Mental Health Commitments →

Individuals Can Obtain Federal Firearms Relief for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Offenses!

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

Today, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the consolidated cases of Binderup and Suarez v. Attorney General of the U.S., et al., which provides that individuals who do not "commit serious crime[s]" do not lose their Second Amendment Rights, while acknowledging that "there are no fixed criteria for determining whether crimes … Continue reading Individuals Can Obtain Federal Firearms Relief for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Offenses! →

US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

On June 23, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that case of Birchfield v. North Dakota, 14-1468, in which the Court held that while implied consent laws relative to driving under the influence (DUI) may impose civil penalties, it is unconstitutional for them to impose criminal penalties for refusing to consent. Specifically, as the Syllabus … Continue reading US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs! →

If You Thought ITAR Was Bad…Firearm and Ammunition Manufacturing, Importing (and Gunsmithing) Taxes

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

Recently, attorney Adam Kraut with Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., blogged about the guidance recently issued by the Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC) relating to its interpretation of what constitutes manufacturing under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations, the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations … Continue reading If You Thought ITAR Was Bad…Firearm and Ammunition Manufacturing, Importing (and Gunsmithing) Taxes →

Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Helen Ubinas Seemingly Violates State and Federal Law in Straw Purchase of Firearm

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

UPDATED 6/17/2016 - see below Today, Philadelphia Inquirer Daily News columnist Helen Ubinas admitted to seemingly violating state and federal firearms laws in relation to her purchase of a rifle for purposes of an article detailing the process to lawfully purchase a firearm. Initially, Columnist Ubinas chronicled her purchase of an Ar-15 rifle from a … Continue reading Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Helen Ubinas Seemingly Violates State and Federal Law in Straw Purchase of Firearm →

FREE Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminars – Saturday, April 16th and May 14th Sponsored by Trop Gun Shop

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

On Saturday, April 16, 2016, and May 14, 2016, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince, Attorney Eric Winter, and Attorney Adam Kraut of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with Trop Gun Shop, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store … Continue reading FREE Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminars – Saturday, April 16th and May 14th Sponsored by Trop Gun Shop →

Haverford Township PD Deletes Facebook Replies Critical of Its Actions in Violation of Posters’ First Amendment Rights

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

On April 1, 2016, the Haverford Township Police Department deleted Facebook replies critical of their Facebook post from March 31, 2016; thereby, violating all the Facebook responders' First Amendment rights. The issue began on March 31, 2016 at approximately 7:56 PM, when the Haverford Township PD posted to its Facebook account the following: At approximately … Continue reading Haverford Township PD Deletes Facebook Replies Critical of Its Actions in Violation of Posters’ First Amendment Rights →

NFA Firearms, Form 1s, Engraving and Cartoon Chickens

Posted on by Adam Kraut, Esq.

Late last week an article was posted on a popular website, dedicated to firearms news, about the engraving of firearms that had approved Form 1s. The author describes how easy it is for one to submit a Form 1, with the advent of eForms, to register your firearm as a Short Barrel Rifle ("SBR") but … Continue reading NFA Firearms, Form 1s, Engraving and Cartoon Chickens →

U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Hear Another Second Amendment Case

Posted on by Tom Odom, Esq.

Today attorney Tom Odom of Prince Law Offices, P.C., will file with the U.S. Supreme Court a brief on behalf of Firearms Owners Against Crime ("FOAC") and Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG"), in support of the request of Tab Bonidy and the National Association for Gun Rights to review a decision of the U.S. Court … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Hear Another Second Amendment Case →