Today, Chief Counsel Josh 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) and one of its members, over Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny's unlawful and discriminatory practice of requiring naturalized citizens to submit a … Continue reading FOAC-ILLEA Files Letter Against Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny’s Unlawful and Discriminatory License To Carry Firearms Policy
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AG Bondi Chastises Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny and PA AG Sunday
Pennsylvania residents interested in firearms are likely already aware that Licenses to Carry Firearms necessary to escape the draconian restrictions the General Assembly has placed on the carry of firearms - prohibiting carrying concealed, transporting in a vehicle, open carrying in Philadelphia, and so on (with limited exceptions). For those in the state and not … Continue reading AG Bondi Chastises Montgomery County Sheriff Kilkenny and PA AG Sunday
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
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
Judge Stickman Vacates Portions of Injunction Against the PSP Without Opportunity For Plaintiffs To Respond
As our viewers know, on Wednesday, Judge Stickman issued a monumental injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), which, among other things, enjoined the PSP from prohibiting 18 to 20 year olds from obtaining a license to carry and permitting them to carry a concealed firearm in the absence of a license to carry firearms. … Continue reading Judge Stickman Vacates Portions of Injunction Against the PSP Without Opportunity For Plaintiffs To Respond
PA Sheriff Association Issues Guidance To Sheriffs Regarding LTCF Applications of 18-20 year Olds
As our viewers are aware, yesterday, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, secured a major injunction against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), which, among other things, precludes the PSP from denying license to carry firearm ("LTCF") applications by individuals between 18 and 20 years old. Earlier today, we posted about Sheriffs … Continue reading PA Sheriff Association Issues Guidance To Sheriffs Regarding LTCF Applications of 18-20 year Olds
PICS System Unable To Process LTCF Applications For 18-20 Year Olds
We have received numerous reports of individuals, between the ages of 18 and 20, attempting to apply for their licenses to carry firearms, based on the injunction issued yesterday by Judge Stickman against the Pennsylvania State Police ("PSP"), only for the PSP's licensing system to preclude issuing authorities (i.e. generally sheriff departments) from submitting the … Continue reading PICS System Unable To Process LTCF Applications For 18-20 Year Olds
$3 Million Dollar Class Action Settlement Approved Against Franklin County Regarding Disclosure of License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information
I am proud to announce that that today - after 9 years of litigation - Adams County Senior Judge John D. Kuhn, specially presiding, signed a Final Order approving a settlement that was reached with Franklin County in the matter of John Doe 1, et al., v. Franklin County, et al, Franklin County Court of … Continue reading $3 Million Dollar Class Action Settlement Approved Against Franklin County Regarding Disclosure of License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information
Commonwealth Court Affirms Confidentiality And Statutory Damages For Disclosure of License To Carry Firearms Applicant Information
In another monumental decision secured by Chief Counsel Joshua Prince, the Commonwealth Court in John Doe 1, et al. v. Franklin County, et al., 96 CD 2021 held that "Licensees did not have to establish that the [un-enveloped] postcards were actually read by someone other than the intended recipient to establish public disclosure of confidential … Continue reading Commonwealth Court Affirms Confidentiality And Statutory Damages For Disclosure of License To Carry Firearms Applicant Information
Why NOT To Report A Lost Or Stolen Firearm In Pennsylvania – Your Rights In the Crosshairs
While reporting a lost or stolen firearm may seem like the responsible or prudent action to take, given the current policies of several issuing authorities - including Philadelphia Police Commissioner Outlaw and Chester County Sheriff Maddox - reporting that you were the victim of crime will result in your license to carry firearms ("LTCF") being … Continue reading Why NOT To Report A Lost Or Stolen Firearm In Pennsylvania – Your Rights In the Crosshairs
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