by Lea Bickerton | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog, Gun Laws, In the News
The Pennsylvania State Police released statistics on the number of firearm background check denials from across the Commonwealth in the first quarter of this year. When a person buys or transfers a firearm with a licensed dealer in Pennsylvania, they are required to... by Bickerton Law | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Blog Posts, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, New Laws, News
On August 24th, new ATF regulations clarifying the definition of a privately made firearm and adding requirements to federally licensed sellers of firearms made from partially completed or unfinished frames or receivers took effect. Under the new regulations, firearms... by Bickerton Law | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Commentary, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, New Laws, News
In the aftermath of the Buffalo, Uvalde, and Highland Park mass shooting incidents, the topic of red flag laws has been front and center. But what is a red flag law and what are they designed to do? Red flag laws explained A red flag law is defined as a regulation... by Bickerton Law | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog, Gun Laws, In the News, News
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it seized its 12th firearm at a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh for 2022. Of those 12 guns, one was a handgun that was found in the bag of a Pittsburgh International Airport employee. In the first week... by Bickerton Law | Dec 24, 2019 | Blog, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, Know The Law
Pittsburgh news station KDKA reports that 35 firearms have been seized at Pittsburgh International Airport in 2019. When you’re traveling with a firearm, it’s important to remember that there are laws, regulations, and company policies that may prevent you... by Bickerton Law | Nov 16, 2019 | Blog, Blog Posts, Criminal Law Basics, Gun Laws, Gun Rights
Due to a recent change in Pennsylvania law, deer hunting season is starting two days early. Instead of the first Monday after Thanksgiving, the first day of buck hunting will be on Saturday, November 30th, 2019 with the first day of antlerless for most Pennsylvania... 