We here at The McShane Firm, LLC are proud to be affiliated with US Law Shield of Pennsylvania. It is a great program! It is a tremendous value to the member. Just how great is it? Just consider the numbers. Here it is by the numbers for the period of January 1, 2015 until December… Read more
So you are a FFL who conducts business in Pennsylvania. [For those of you who are not an FFL, a little background is perhaps needed. When you are an FFL, you are generally subject to unannounced, periodic auditing by the BAFTE. The law allows ATF to conduct one warrantless inspection of your inventory and some specific… Read more
As has been covered here and elsewhere the recent President Obama push for his vision of “gun control” includes re-defining several key terms both in the National Firearms Act (NFA) that will impact trusts [See “The latest from the White House on “gun control”] and now also who, in their view, must become a Federal… Read more
Here is the latest statement on “gun control” issued by The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/01/04/fact-sheet-new-executive-actions-reduce-gun-violence-and-make-our Some highlights from the text: “ATF is finalizing a rule that makes clear that people will no longer be able to avoid background checks by buying NFA guns and other items through a trust or corporation.” “Those engaged in the… Read more
In our last post (Will We Need a License to Own a Gun in Pennsylvania?) we referenced the famous “No one hunts with an assault rifle!” speech delivered by Governor Andrew Cuomo (NY). In Pennsylvania, this may change very soon. Currently, Pennsylvania law prohibits the use of semiautomatic rifles to “hunt any game or wildlife.”… Read more
In 1790, Pennsylvania adopted one of the most strongly worded phrases that have ever been written to protect Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owners (Penn LAGOs). The right of the citizens to bear arms in defence of themselves and the State shall not be questioned. Today, this language is found in Article I Section 21… Read more
We’ve all heard dogs referenced as “man’s best friend.” Many of us would agree with that label. But what happens when you run into the outlier? What if you, your loved one or even your own dog were attacked by a ferocious animal? Our members commonly call in asking if and when Pennsylvania law allows… Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=HihYF9JDoJo Video retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=13&v=HihYF9JDoJo. If nothing else, the Can Cannon by X Products sure looks like a lot of fun. But as its popularity has increased, “how is this legal?” styled inquiries have creeped onto online message boards. Many have wondered if the increase of inquiries, popularity and poking of the proverbial bear would… Read more
Photo retrieved from Michael Ball’s Twitter page (@Mike_Ball423) Our Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner (Penn LAGO) members often call and say “I have a License to Carry Firearms. Do I have to obey those ‘No Gun’ signs?” This question has become more and more prominent with highly publicized shootings. Most recently ―and incredibly tragically―… Read more
At U.S. Law Shield’s Stay Legal Seminars, we often discuss how justification is an affirmative defense. In the context of a justified shooting, your affirmative defense is your legal excuse. With an affirmative defense, “the defendant admits his commission of the act charged, but seeks to justify or excuse it.” Commonwealth v. White, 342 Pa. Super…. Read more