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

District Attorney Commits Felony in Disclosing Confidential License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information

It was reported late Thursday night that the Lehigh County District Attorney disclosed confidential firearm purchase and license to carry firearms applicant information to the media in relation to a recent shooting at a Wawa. Not only did the DA disclose general information, but even went and disclosed the actual dates of purchase, application and … Continue reading District Attorney Commits Felony in Disclosing Confidential License to Carry Firearms Applicant Information

Groundbreaking Settlement with the City of Philadelphia in Relation to License to Carry Firearm Delays

As one of the attorneys involved in Firearm Policy Coalition's (FPC) Fetsurka, et al v. City of Philadelphia, et al, litigation in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, I am honored to announce a settlement - entered into by the City of Philadelphia and approved by District Court Judge Michael Baylson - regarding … Continue reading Groundbreaking Settlement with the City of Philadelphia in Relation to License to Carry Firearm Delays

Permitium License to Carry/Concealed Carry Permit SCAM

We just became aware of a nationwide scam, acknowledged by Permitium, which targets License to Carry Firearms ("LTCF") and Concealed Carry or Weapon Permit (CCP / CWP) holders alerting them that their permit must either be renewed or changed. This is a SCAM. We have a client who received this exact notice, who was not … Continue reading Permitium License to Carry/Concealed Carry Permit SCAM

Philadelphia Implements Electronic License to Carry Firearms Application Process

I am pleased to announce that due to Firearm Policy Coalition's federal lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia - Fetsurka, et al v. City of Philadelphia, et al. - Philadelphia has implemented, effective immediately, an electronic license to carry firearms ("LTCF") application process; whereby, as set-forth more in-depth on its website - http://www.ppd-ltc.com, applicants can … Continue reading Philadelphia Implements Electronic License to Carry Firearms Application Process