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!
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US Supreme Court Decision Affects Firearms Rights – Ability to Obtain Relief from Certain DUIs!
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!
PA Supreme Court Affirms that Castle Doctrine is an Inherent Right
In a decision issued in Commonwealth v Childs on July 19, 2016 relating to the retroactive effect of Pennsylvania's Stand Your Ground law (HB40 of 2011), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court acknowledged that the Castle Doctrine is an inherent right, dating back to biblical times, and that the Right existed in common law, long before being … Continue reading PA Supreme Court Affirms that Castle Doctrine is an Inherent Right
Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
Today, the Superior Court issued a decision in Commonwealth v. Goslin, which addressed the defense in 18 Pa.C.S. § 912 that a weapon could be carried on school property for other lawful purposes. In this case, Mr. Goslin attended an informal hearing with school officials regarding his son's possession of a knife on school property. … Continue reading Devastating Decision from the Superior Court on “Other Lawful Purpose”
Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Helen Ubinas Seemingly Violates State and Federal Law in Straw Purchase of Firearm
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
Firearms Law Seminar – August 6, 2016 at King Shooter Supply!
On August 6, 2016, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at 346 E Church Rd, King of … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – August 6, 2016 at King Shooter Supply!
Firearms Law Seminar – July 23, 2016 at Trop Gun Shop
On Saturday, July 23, 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 located at 910 North … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – July 23, 2016 at Trop Gun Shop
Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – August 6, 2016 – All Donations Go To The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund!
On August 6, 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 King Shooters Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar from 10am to 2pm on state and federal firearms law at their store located … Continue reading Pennsylvania Firearms Law Seminar – August 6, 2016 – All Donations Go To The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund!
Commonwealth Court – Circumstantial Evidence of a Commitment is Sufficient to Strip an Individual of His/Her 2nd Amendment Rights
Yesterday, the Commonwealth Court issued a decision in PSP v. Slaughter, 858 C.D. 2015, where the court held that the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP") can meet its burden, through circumstantial evidence, establishing that an individual is a prohibited from purchasing and possessing firearms due a putative involuntary commitment. While the factual background for this case … Continue reading Commonwealth Court – Circumstantial Evidence of a Commitment is Sufficient to Strip an Individual of His/Her 2nd Amendment Rights
SCOTUS Denies Cert in U.S. v. Bonidy Regarding Possession of Firearms on Postal Property
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Mr. Bonidy's request for review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal's decision upholding the prohibition of carrying firearms on postal property. You can find the docket by going here and then searching based on Docket No. 15-746 As our viewers are aware, we filed an Amicus Brief, on … Continue reading SCOTUS Denies Cert in U.S. v. Bonidy Regarding Possession of Firearms on Postal Property
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