Late yesterday, Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris filed a motion requesting that the monumental Suarez decision be stayed pending appeal to the Third Circuit. Specifically, while baldly asserting that the absence of a stay "will jeopardize officer safety, complicate hundreds of prosecutions, and provide more opportunities for criminals to steal firearms from vehicles," the … Continue reading PSP Commissioner Requests Stay Pending Appeal of Monumental Second Amendment Decision
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Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
It was announced today that the Pennsylvania State Police will no longer require references or employer information for a License to Carry Firearms (LTCF); instead specifying those fields as "optional" on the new form. I have long contended that requiring references (or employer information) on the application is a violation of the confidentiality provisions of … Continue reading Confidentiality Concerns Addressed: Pennsylvania State Police Update LTCF Application
Firearms Law Seminar – October 19, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10am – 2pm, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Dillon Harris of Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Civil Rights Defense Firm, 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 … Continue reading Firearms Law Seminar – October 19, 2024 at Trop Gun Shop
Analyzing The Monumental Decision Striking Down Portions Of Pennsylvania’s Uniform Firearms Act
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
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!
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
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
Attorney Joshua Prince Unanimously Confirmed As Chairman Of The District Township Zoning Hearing Board
Tonight, during the District Township Zoning Hearing Board's re-organizational meeting, Attorney Josh Prince was nominated and unanimously confirmed as the Board's Chairman. Please join us in congratulating Josh!
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!