PA Bill Number: HB829
Title: In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
Description: An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions;
Last Action: Signed in House
Last Action Date: Jul 3, 2024
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Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Backs Down, Declares Gun Dealers Are Life-Sustaining :: 03/24/2020
In an updated list of Life Sustaining Businesses published at 2:30 PM on March 24, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Wolf has declared that Federal Firearm Licensees, currently referred to as gun dealers, constitute life-sustaining businesses, due to the concurring and dissenting opinion of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, joined by Justices Donohue and Dougherty in Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C., et al. v. Governor Wolf.
Democrat Introduces Gun Control Measure [H.R. 5717] During Pandemic :: 03/23/2020
Right now, a lot of Americans have their minds focused on a lot of things besides politics. Investments are crashing, a deadly disease is infecting our very neighborhoods, and many people technically have jobs, they’re just not allowed to go to work because they’re considered non-critical. It’s a bad time and a lot of people are focused on that.
PA Lawsuit Against Gov's Order To Shut Down Gun Stores Dead :: 03/23/2020
Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf isn’t the only governor to decide gun stores aren’t essential businesses. While Illinois was surprisingly insightful on this, others aren’t. New Jersey currently faces lawsuits over its decision. Wolf is far from alone.
Pennsylvania Republican introduces bill requiring permit to purchase ammunition :: 03/23/2020
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require individuals who wish to purchase gun ammunition to first obtain a permit.
Potential Mass Shooting Thwarted Without Red Flag Laws :: 03/23/2020
Red flag laws, we are told, are absolutely essential to stop not just mass shootings, but suicides as well. After all, if we take guns from people who are a threat, that ends the danger completely, right? I’m sure no one would think to…oh, use a van to kill people or anything, right? No, people only use guns for that sort of thing.
Coronavirus Gun Control: Philly Police Halt Concealed Permit Issuance :: 03/22/2020
The Philadelphia Police Department halted the issuance of concealed carry permits this week after the unit that processes the permit was shut down amid Chinese coronavirus concerns.
During COVID-related gun-buying frenzy, many are first-time owners :: 03/22/2020
After standing in line at a Pittsburgh-area sporting goods store for more than an hour, not knowing what he would say to the sales clerk, the self-described “liberal Democrat from New York City” bought a gun. He said it was an impulse buy, not a “panic.”
PA Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Governor Wolf's Executive Fiat :: 03/22/2020
In a major blow to constitutional rights of Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to exercise its King’s Bench jurisdiction to review the executive fiat issued by Governor Wolf regarding COVID-19. As such, the enforcement of the Governor Wolf’s Order will begin tomorrow (Monday) at 8 AM.
Bloomberg's Damaging His Brand And Influence On The Left :: 03/21/2020
We haven’t heard much from Michael Bloomberg since he dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination after a not-so-Super Tuesday for the anti-gun billionaire. This week, however, Bloomberg is suddenly back in the news, but for all the wrong reasons.
Firearms During Natural Catastrophes - DRGO :: 03/21/2020
In 2005, at the time of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans police used the excuse of enforcing compliance with the mandatory evacuation order to confiscate firearms. They went door-to-door seizing guns from the people who stayed behind hoping to ride out the storm. These were the same firearms that the citizens expected to have available to protect their lives and property in the aftermath of the disaster.
No Cops to Save You, but Too Bad You Couldn't Get a Gun to Protect Yourself :: 03/21/2020
You might not have wanted a gun before, but now you do. You’ve seen the empty shelves in grocery stores. You read in the news that some police departments are taking longer to respond because of the outbreak of the Wuhan virus. Some police departments are conserving their resources and only responding to critical incidents in progress. The whole situation sounds unbelievable until you read that unarmed shoppers in California were robbed of their groceries. That is why many people decided they suddenly needed a gun for self-protection. Some gun stores reported a five-fold increase in sales. The Federal National Instant Background Check system reported processing three times the number of applications compared to a year ago.. if you could get a gun at all. Many citizens who wanted to buy a gun ran into our bizarre gun-control scheme and were disarmed.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly Can End the State of Emergency, At Any Time! :: 03/21/2020
As many of our readers are extremely frustrated with Governor Wolf’s Order of Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regarding the Closure of All Businesses that are not Life Sustaining, and incorporated List of Life Sustaining Businesses, of March 19, 2020, it is important to know, while we await the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision, that the Pennsylvania General Assembly can end the state of emergency at any time.
Emergency, Ex Parte Injunction Sought Against Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Regarding COVID-19 Order :: 03/20/2020
Today, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince of the Civil Rights Defense Firm, P.C. and Attorney Adam Kraut filed an Emergency, Ex Parte Application for Extraordinary Relief Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s King’s Bench Jurisdiction.
PA Sheriffs Are Violating Law By Refusing To Process Carry Permits - Bearing Arms - Firearm Owners Against Crime :: 03/20/2020
All over the nation, a lot of sheriff’s departments are refusing to carry out some of their duties. In particular, they’re not interested in conducting the fingerprinting required for concealed carry permits. This has led to a great deal of discussion as to whether they can even do it.
Pennsylvania: Blair County Sheriff suspends license to carry applications amid coronavirus concerns :: 03/20/2020
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Blair County Sheriff James Ott said Thursday he is suspending the processing of applications for license to carry permits to limit exposure of coronavirus in the Blair County Courthouse.
Gun Control Advocates Plead: Now's Not The Time To Buy Firearms :: 03/19/2020
Of course, for gun control advocates, there’s never a good time for you to purchase a firearm, but Igor Volsky of “Guns Down” and Dr. Joseph V. Sakran of Johns Hopkins are out with a new op-ed telling Americans that, while they’re rushing out to horde toilet paper and hand sanitizer, they should be staying far away from the country’s gun stores.
Gun Sales Soar When People Need Protection-Dr. John Lott :: 03/19/2020
Police are cutting back on policing, and Americans are getting scared. Along with toilet paper, they are also buying guns and ammunition. Some are getting concealed handgun permits.
Pennsylvania: Inside Politics With Jon Delano: Does Buying A Gun Help With Coronavirus? :: 03/19/2020
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Gun and ammunition sales are surging across Pennsylvania and the rest of the country.
Some Pennsylvania Sheriffs Violating the Law and Their Oath by Refusing to Process License to Carry Firearm Applications and Subjecting Individuals to Potential Prosecution :: 03/19/2020
Recently, due to COVID-19, a number of Pennsylvania Sheriff Departments, in violation of the law and their oaths, have notified residents that they will no longer process license to carry firearm (LTCF) applications, including renewals; thereby, preventing individuals who do not have an LTCF from being able to defend themselves in a time of need and subjecting those who do have an LTCF, but whose LTCF lapses, to criminal prosecution.
Data Study: Ammo Sales Continue to Soar in Wake of Coronavirus Panic :: 03/18/2020
Updated March 17, 2020: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the United States, its impact can be seen in every community. Businesses and schools are closed, the market is volatile, and store shelves are empty as the American public scrambles to prepare for the worldwide pandemic and social distancing prescribed by the WHO and CDC.
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