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Firearm Rights Reinstatement in Pennsylvania (2026 Update)

ByLea BickertonJul 17, 20269 min read

Although the right to bear arms is protected by the Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions, it is possible to lose those rights. In fact, under certain circumstances, the mere possession of a firearm is a felony offense. Losing the right to possess a firearm under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105 Under Pennsylvania law, you can lose […]

Proposed resolution would study bail practices in Pennsylvania

ByLea BickertonMay 14, 20261 min read

A bipartisan group of representatives in the Pennsylvania General Assembly has introduced a resolution that…

Apple iPhone call recording and privacy issues

ByLea BickertonMay 11, 20261 min read

While new types of technology have created new ways to break old wiretapping laws, Fast…

Congress considering law that would create a “violent criminal offender” registry

ByLea BickertonMay 8, 20262 min read

South Carolina congressmen have introduced a bill that would create a registry of people who…

Washington County, PA parents charged after juvenile dirt bike crash

ByLea BickertonMay 6, 20262 min read

Police in Washington County, Pennsylvania have charged the parents of a juvenile who crashed a…

City of Pittsburgh starts Market Square chaperone requirement for minors

ByLea BickertonMay 5, 20262 min read

Local news reports that the City of Pittsburgh implemented a mandatory chaperone policy for minors…

Scientology Runs: When a TikTok trend might be a crime

ByLea BickertonMay 4, 20262 min read

Sometimes, a crime can become a popular TikTok trend. This month, the trend in question…

AI porn leading to criminal consequences in Pennsylvania

ByLea BickertonMay 2, 20262 min read

On April 8, 2026, Pennsylvania State Trooper Stephen Kamnik pleaded to criminal charges related to…

Pa State Police release statistics on Q1 2026 firearm background check denials

ByLea BickertonApr 30, 20262 min read

The Pennsylvania State Police released statistics on the number of firearm background check denials from…

‘Gas station heroin’ leads to Fayette Cty overdose; PA bill pending

ByLea BickertonApr 29, 20262 min read

WTAE reported that a Fayette County woman died after overdosing on tianeptine, which is widely…


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