Sixth Circuit: Fed Firearm Ban on Citizen Who Has Been Committed to a Mental Institution Unconstitutional

Sixth Circuit: Fed Firearm Ban on Citizen Who Has Been Committed to a Mental Institution Unconstitutional

Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4) firearm possession is prohibited by any person “who has been committed to a mental institution.” Yesterday, in Tyler v. Hillsdale Cnty Sheriff’s Dep’t, the Sixth Circuit held that the federal law is unconstitutional as applied to Plaintiff Clifford Charles Tyler. Tyler, who is seventy-three years of age, has no criminal… Read more

JUSTIFIED 2: Defense of Others

JUSTIFIED 2: Defense of Others

In our most recent post, “Justified: Does Pennsylvania Law Allow for Use of Force in Self-Defense?” we discussed the basic principles surrounding self-defense, and when Pennsylvania’s Law Abiding Gun Owners (LAGOs) will have the affirmative defense of justification at their disposal. However, Pennsylvania’s justification laws are not restricted solely to your own personal defense. Under… Read more

Flying With Your Firearms

Flying With Your Firearms

How can I travel by air with my guns? With modern security standards in place, the thought of flying with your firearms can be overwhelming. Making a mistake regarding security regulations can cause more than mere aggravation, as doing so can carry serious legal consequences. Contrary to popular belief, the rules aren’t extremely complicated. A… Read more