I am happy to report that GOA’s first Gun Owners Lobby Day G.O.L.D. in Pennsylvania was an outstanding success.
Pennsylvania
PA Appeals Court Holds Township Zoning Subject to Second Amendment
An appeals court in Pennsylvania has held a Township zoning ordinance violated the Second Amendment.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Gun Trafficking
The Defendant’s Sentence Comes Nearly Three Weeks After His Sister Was Sentenced to Prison for the Same Crime.
JSD Supply Returns To Gun Shows, Plans to Sell So-Called 80% “Ghost Guns”
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro did not return AmmoLand News’ request for comment on his now embarrassing press conference and the pro-freedom turn of events.
FOAC Public Statement Clarifying Position on 80% Gun Parts & Sales
Firearms Owners Against Crime has not, is not, & will not advocate, promote, or support the registration or banning of any gun part, accessory, unfinished lower, parts kits, kit gun, magazine…
Firearms Owners Against Crime Spars with JSD Supply Over Unfinished 80% Gun Frames
Gun Show promoter, Eagle Arms, has caved in to pressure and banned JSD Supply and others from selling unfinished frames and receivers at Pennsylvania gun shows.
PA: Followup to Erie Gun Range Armed Samaritan Shooting, no Charges
The Erie, PA County DA has released additional information on the attack and defensive shooting. The attacker used a 9mm, the defender a .22.
Attempted Murder at Pennsylvania Gun Range Stopped by Armed Samaritan
An attempted murder at a Pennsylvania shooting range was stopped when an armed Samaritan shot and killed the Attacker. The event happened near Erie, PA.
Philadelphia Reissues Carry Permits after GOA Legal Victory
Due to the legal action supported by Gun Owners of America, the Philadelphia Police Department Gun Permit Unit (GPU) began accepting applications for a license to carry firearms via electronic mail.
Philadelphia ‘Gun Violence’ Counselor Reportedly Shoots Male Prostitute to Death
The U.S. attorney is right. You literally cannot make this stuff up.
Civil War Arms Collection Order Raises Historical & Contemporary Questions
A major had the authority to do that? What law or executive or martial law order was passed to allow for the military to compel civilians to surrender their arms?
PA Homeowner Won’t Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Armed Intruder
PennLive reported Friday, that a man who was forced to defend himself with a firearm will not face charges after defending himself with lethal force.
Carrying Concealed Not Legal Grounds to Stop and Search a Person in PA
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that mere knowledge a person possesses a concealed weapon is not sufficient legal cause for officers to stop and search that person.
PA: A.G. Issues Opinion on 80% Gun Receivers in Extreme Deviation from Federal Law
This week, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a tortured opinion defining partially-manufactured bricks of aluminum as firearms.
Pennsylvania Court Knocks Out Pittsburgh Gun Control in NRA-Backed Case
In the NRA-backed case Anderson v. City of Pittsburgh, the court found that Pittsburgh’s attempt to impose local gun control measures was a clear violation of state law.
GunSenseUs Pressures PA Sheriffs To Break the Law & Expose Gun Owners’ Personal Info
It is illegal for the sheriff to release any information about citizens applying for a license to carry. The demand letter from GunSenseUs is asking the sheriffs to break the law.
PA Man Has 39 Firearms Seized. NBC Call It A “Massive Arsenal”
Police responded by raiding the man’s house and seizing all his firearms even though the man’s family says he wasn’t a danger to anyone but himself.
“Writ of Mandamus” Would Force Allegheny County DA to Prosecute Pittsburgh Mayor
A “writ of mandamus” petition against District Attorney Zappala would force him to accept private criminal complaints against Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and City Council for violating gun laws.
Surveillance VIDEO Shows Attack, Defensive Shooting, in Walmart
A surveillance video from July 5th, at a Walmart in Pennsylvania, shows an attack and defensive shooting. The shooter has been charged with aggravated assault.
GOA Submits Amicus Brief to Defend Gun Owners’ Due Process
The brief is supporting gun owners who had their constitutional right to keep and bear arms violated by Section 302 of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA).
PA Supreme Court: Unconstitutional to ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ For Firearms
At issue was whether someone’s carrying of a firearm could be used as suspicion of criminal conduct, and justification for police to conduct a “stop-and-frisk” of the gun owner.
Pennsylvania Submits Firearms Registration Bill, Tyranny in PA ~ VIDEO
The title tells you everything you need to know it’s known as the Firearms Registration Act. This governmental cash grab will cost $10 per-gun and gun owners will have to go through another background
Firearms Registration Act Introduced in Pennsylvania
HB0768, known as the Firearms Registration Act, would require gun owners in the Keystone State to register firearms with the Pennsylvania State Police.
Pittsburgh Mayor Declares Intent to Ban Guns in Violation of State Law
The final proposal ignores existing state laws and would empower law enforcement to search for and confiscate an individual’s firearms without due process.
Pennsylvania Hunters Harvest 99 Elk In 2018
Nearly 100 lucky participants in Pennsylvania’s 2018 elk hunt have taken home a trophy.
Why Pennsylvania Should Vote Out Cheating Casey
Bob Casey’s betrayal of law-abiding gun owners after the Sandy Hook shooting has left some bad blood, but Second Amendment supports can have the last word on November 6.
Federal Court Restores Second Amendment Rights to Man Convicted of Repeat DUI
Mr. Holloway had his Second Amendment rights removed after being convicted of driving under the influence. The Holloway case is another step in the process of restoring Second Amendment rights.
Danger Extreme Risk Protection Order – Critical Votes in Pennsylvania Monday
Danger, the Republican leadership in the Pennsylvania State House is playing right into the hands of the anti-rights Democrats on this vote for Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
National Gun Group Sues Pennsylvania Township, Official Over Gun Range Dispute
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the owner of a local gun club in western Pennsylvania against Robinson Township and its zoning officer.
Opposition to 3D Guns Shows the Agenda is Knowledge Control
This has nothing to do with “commonsense gun safety” and everything to do with control. “We don’t trust you with knowledge. Best leave that to us.”