If you recall in our inaugural post, SB 15: Stabilizing Brace or Illegal Short Barrel?, we discussed the design, use, and legality of Sig Sauer’s revolutionary stabilizing brace (for a more in-depth discussion of developments prior to the finding regarding the Blade AR Pistol Stabilizer,… Read more
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
Hot Zones: Where a Pennsylvania LAGO Can and Cannot Carry a Firearm If you have a Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms, you can legally carry a firearm on your person and in your car in every city in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. However, there are certain specific locations in which carrying a firearm is prohibited in… Read more
Pennsylvania Law About Guns and Vehicles: Proceed with Caution Approximately 95% of Americans own a car. It stands to reason that many Law Abiding Gun Owners (LAGOs) are also CAGOs (Car Appreciating Gun Owners). Pennsylvania has some very unique approaches when it comes to having firearms in your car, and it’s very important to take note… Read more
Open Carry In Philadelphia: Shall Not Be Questioned? The Pennsylvania Declaration of Rights (1776) reads “Right to Bear Arms Section 21. The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.” When it comes to Philadelphia, is the right to bear arms questioned? While people have… Read more
In our prior post, we wrote about Pennsylvania’s Law Abiding Gun Owners (LAGO) and self defense: JUSTIFIED: Does Pennsylvania Law Allow for Use of Force in Self-Defense? Now we want to add on to that knowledge and talk about the The Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground in Pennsylvania. It’s important for LAGOs to know… Read more
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
JUSTIFIED: Does Pennsylvania Law Allow for Use of Force in Self-Defense? This is a two part series with an in-depth look into armed self-defense by law abiding citizens. Personal protection is generally accepted as the number one reason why Americans own guns. If you own a gun for personal protection, it follows that you are… Read more
How Will BATFE and PSP Measure My Barrel? Whether or not a gun is subject to National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations has a tremendous impact on the procedures you must follow in order to legally possess the weapon. Firearms not subject to the NFA are governed federally by The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA… Read more
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