It is important for lawful gun owners to have the right information about gun ownership and their rights. Unfortunately, there are so many myths and misconceptions related to guns and firearms. Here are 5 that are very common. #1 My father passed away and left me a handgun. How do I get it registered in… Read more
In Pennsylvania, we have two separate and distinct issues when it comes to use of deadly force outside of your house. First, is the standard use of deadly force (lethal force) under Pennsylvania law. To be justified (allowed), one may only use deadly or lethal force if you reasonably believe under the totality of the… Read more
An involuntary mental health commitment is a life changing event in many ways. When it comes to your right to possess a firearm, an involuntary commitment means you are prohibited from possessing firearms forever. The ability to expunge those records is extremely difficult. In the past, if you had a commitment under section 303 or… Read more
On March 8, 2019, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives introduced House Bill 768. This Bill, if passed, would be titled the Firearms Registration Act. This Act would require all Pennsylvanian’s who possess firearms to register those firearms with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP). Antique firearms would be excluded, along with firearms possessed for sale by Federal… Read more
Medical Marijuana has found its way to Pennsylvania and has many breathing a sigh of relief, but for many Americans, medical marijuana may have an impact on your life in more ways than you might initially think. Though medical marijuana is now legal in Pennsylvania and many other states, marijuana is still a Schedule I… Read more
While there are many things that can jeopardize gun ownership, few are more frustrating than an involuntary mental health commitment under Section 302 of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act. The reason a 302 commitment is so frustrating when it comes to gun ownership is because while a 302 is clearly a disqualifier under Pennsylvania… Read more
PennLAGOs providing Church Security On November 5, 2017, in Sutherland Spring Texas, tragedy struck when a lone gunman unloaded on an unsuspecting church in a small town in Texas where everyone knew everyone. It was a cowardly and ungodly act, for sure. A church in a very small town is perhaps the last place you… Read more
Three things you may not know about Pennsylvania Game Commission Officers and Waterway Conservation officers
If I have a valid Pennsylvania License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF), may I legally carry a loaded firearm on my ATV or Snowmobile in Pennsylvania for self-defense purposes? By Katy McShane, Esquire At first glance, it may seem like this is a quick post in that the answer is: “no.” This would be… Read more
Carrying a knife or other weapon on PA K-12 school grounds still ill advised By Katherine McShane, Esquire and Justin J McShane, Esquire, F-AIC, F-AAFS There is a “new” case that came out that is making its way around the internet. It is the case of Commonwealth v. Goslin. Perhaps you’ve heard about it, maybe… Read more