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!
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Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
By Allen Thompson, Esq. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in Abramski v. United States, 573 U.S. ____ (2014). The Court, in a 5-4 decision along predictable lines, determined that Abramski’s conviction for “straw purchasing” could stand under the Gun Control Act. As readers of this blog are aware, 18 … Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
Attorney Tom Odom of Firearms Industry Consulting Group ("FICG"), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., was quoted several times in an article appearing in The Guardian newspaper over the weekend addressing the current rulemaking effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") to impose additional requirements when trusts and other legal … Continue reading
How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
In a press conference earlier today, the President announced new sanctions to be imposed against those deemed responsible and also providing support for the current crisis in the Crimea. The President stated: Today, I’m announcing a series of measures that will continue to increase the cost on Russia and on those responsible for what is … Continue reading How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
Can I Carry My Handgun While Archery Hunting?
Recently, a fellow hunter and I were meandering along an old logging road intent on setting up a treestand on a ridgeline deep in the northwoods of Pennsylvania. Our hope was to find the ever-elusive dominant whitetail buck, nicknamed “King Kickback” for the one “kicker” antler which protruded from his left G3 tine. The King … Continue reading Can I Carry My Handgun While Archery Hunting?
Another Assault Weapons Ban in the Pennsylvania Legislature? Here is Pennsylvania House Bill 517
In my last blog, I discussed the Assault Weapons Ban bill currently pending before the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee (SB 435). Not to be outdone by their Senate colleagues, several State Representatives likewise introduced a similar Assault Weapons Ban on February 5, 2013 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives – House Bill 517. As of … Continue reading Another Assault Weapons Ban in the Pennsylvania Legislature? Here is Pennsylvania House Bill 517
NEWSFLASH: Feds Actually Put Gun Tax Revenue to Good Use
Recently, there have been several politicians who have attempted to introduce bills aimed at curbing our 2nd Amendment rights. Many of these bills are either absurd, frivolous, unconstitutional, or seek to impose draconian punishments for even trying to otherwise lawfully possess firearms and ammunition. One of the current tactics for anti-gun politicians at both the … Continue reading NEWSFLASH: Feds Actually Put Gun Tax Revenue to Good Use
Has Philadelphia Revealed Your License to Carry Firearms Information? If So, Call Us Today
Recently, the City of Philadelphia, through Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, violated the confidentiality requirements of any License To Carry Firearms (LTCF) application, with its new web application which allowed for disclosure of any LTCF applicant's information where the applicant was denied, revoked, or appealed. While I didn't have an opportunity to review the site … Continue reading Has Philadelphia Revealed Your License to Carry Firearms Information? If So, Call Us Today
Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com
We are proud to announce that Attorney Joshua Prince of Prince Law Offices, P.C. was featured in a blog article on Examiner.com written by David Codrea, who writes for Gun Rights Examiner. Mr. Cordrea is also a field editor for GUNS Magazine, and a blogger at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance. The article … Continue reading Press Release: Attorney Joshua Prince Featured on Examiner.com