On January 8, Pennsylvania Representative Thaddeus Kirkland (D- Delaware Co.) posted a memorandum regarding a bill he plans to introduce. The bill would “prohibit the use of targets that depict human silhouettes at shooting ranges across the Commonwealth.” He further suggests that shooters may substitute human silhouettes with those of “white-tailed deer, black bear, wild turkey,… Read more

  Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) issued an open letter clarifying its stance on stabilizing braces. See the letter here. We have seen a great deal from BATFE on this particular topic. As stated in the letter, all previous letters which are contrary have been “revoked.” See our previous posts on… Read more

It’s that time of year again ladies and gentlemen. The Farm Show is here. One of the finest experiences Pennsylvania has to offer is right in our backyard. For all of the LAGOs wishing to attend, you may have wondered whether you will be permitted to carry at the Farm Show. In short, the answer is yes. The… Read more

  Yesterday was a big day for all of us here at The McShane Firm and at US Law Shield. We filed our lawsuit against Harrisburg City. See our blog posts: Why sue the City of Harrisburg over Its Illegal Gun Laws? US Law Shield Sues City of Harrisburg Over Its Illegal Gun Laws We… Read more

  According to the Associated Press and ABC (APNewsBreak: NRA Suing Pennsylvania Cities Over Gun Laws), the National Rifle Association has sued Lancaster, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in a similar manner as we did yesterday. See Why sue the City of Harrisburg over Its Illegal Gun Laws? US Law Shield Sues City of Harrisburg Over Its… Read more

Why sue the City of Harrisburg over Its Illegal Gun Laws? In our last post, we issued a press release over the US Law Shield’s lawsuit against the City of Harrisburg over its illegal gun laws. See US Law Shield Sues City of Harrisburg Over Its Illegal Gun Laws Some people have asked “Why sue… Read more

Is having a firearm in a place that serves alcohol illegal in Pennsylvania? The combination of firearm use and alcohol consumption is highly controversial. Excessive consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on judgment, vision, balance and coordination, and a firearm is a tool capable of producing deadly force. As such, using a firearm while… Read more

Are Firearms without Serial Numbers Illegal? If you’re a Law Abiding Gun Owner (LAGO) who primarily uses modern firearms, a firearm without a serial number would probably look strange to you. In fact, it should look strange to you, and in most cases someone selling you or giving to you a firearm with a tarnished… Read more

Car Carry Update for CAGOs and Philly Car appreciating gun owners, unite. We are very pleased to be involved in the recent discussions of our law abiding, gun owning friends over at PAFOA.org. An active contributer, Mr. Anthony Mills brought it to our attention that our trusty Car Carry Chart isn’t quite as thorough as we’d like… Read more