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 | 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... by Lea Bickerton | Aug 26, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update
The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th, 2011. (h/t NRA-ILA) For more information, go to: UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine In the News: PA Castle Doctrine Bill passes state... by Lea Bickerton | Jun 28, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update, Self-Defense
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Pennsylvania bill expanding the castle doctrine. Under the previous law, if a person faced the threat of death or serious bodily injury outside of their home or place of work was able to... 