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PA Bill Number: HB777

Title: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without ...

Description: In firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for definitions and providing for the offense of sale of firearm or firearm parts without ...

Last Action: Third consideration and final passage (104-97)

Last Action Date: Mar 27, 2024

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The Fix Is In? Court Blows the Whistle on ATF Whistle Blower :: 08/19/2015

“The special master has ruled against me,” former ATF agent and whistleblower Jay Dobyns told supporters and followers of his case on his website. “In his eyes I failed in my attempt to prove that DOJ committed fraud upon the court during the trial of this lawsuit. I lost this battle.” . . .

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No charges against Oregon father who fatally shot prowler trying to break into kids' bedroom :: 08/18/2015

The Josephine County District Attorney announced Aug. 11 that no charges would be filed against an Oregon father who shot and killed a man trying to break into his Grants Pass home last month.

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A Governor Attempted 'Total Intimidation' Against Gun Supporters. They Just Made Him Pay. . . :: 08/17/2015

Gun rights advocates in New York State have scored a legal victory over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration in regards to a 2014 gun-rights rally during which state troopers are accused of intimidating attendees and violating their First Amendment rights.

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Judge Denies Injunction in 3D Printed Gun Pioneer's Suit Against the State Department :: 08/17/2015

A federal judge denied 3D printed gun pioneer Cody Wilson’s request for a preliminary injunction against the State Department after the agency forced him to remove gun designs from his company’s website.

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Michigan Gun Owners confident of winning lawsuit against Ann Arbor schools after Clio ruling :: 08/15/2015

A recent court ruling that allows a father to openly carry his gun in a Michigan elementary school has bolstered the confidence of plaintiffs who filed a similar suit against Ann Arbor Public Schools.

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Texas judge gets 18 months over illegal gun sales charges :: 08/15/2015

A former county judge was sentenced this week for selling at least 60 guns without a license, some of which ended up being smuggled to Mexico.

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Judge to Cuomo Administration: Hand over SAFE Act rally correspondence :: 08/14/2015

For the second time in less than two months, a lawyer representing opponents of the SAFE Act gun control law has prevailed over the Cuomo administration in efforts to get at records and documents pertaining to the law.

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SAF Sues San Jose In Federal Court Over Gun Seizure :: 08/14/2015

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Calguns Foundation (CGF) today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of a Santa Clara County resident, challenging the city, its police department and one of its officers over the seizure of firearms under the state’s Welfare and Institutions code.

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Woman won't face charges after shooting man in head :: 08/14/2015

A grand jury has declined to indict a Salem woman who was accused of shooting a man in the forehead July 22, according to Marion County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Gardiner, who said she filed paperwork Thursday morning.

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Former Police Officer Files Racketeering Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Police Department :: 08/11/2015

Wayne Wright, retired police officer and war veteran, filed suit in federal court July 31, 2015.

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Judge's ruling allows open carry of guns in elementary school :: 08/11/2015

CLIO, MI – A judge has ruled that a Clio-area father can legally open carry his pistol inside of his daughter's elementary school despite a legal challenge from the school district.

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Plea deal given to man indicted in murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry :: 08/11/2015

One of the men charged in the murder of U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry pleaded guilty to one count of murder, Monday morning. Once a potential candidate for the death penalty after the murder of the agent, the drawn up plea deal now states that the U.S. and the defendant will ask for 360 months imprisonment, with credit for time served since his arrest in October 2012.

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Defense Distributed Injunction Request Denied in Suppression of Gun-Related Internet Speech Case :: 08/08/2015

Judge not sure that government preventing the distribution of software files related to 3D-printing a pistol violates First or Second Amendment.

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Grand jury declines to indict teen in May shooting death :: 08/08/2015

MCDONOUGH — A Henry County grand jury declined to indict a Locust Grove teenager in the May shooting death of his sister’s boyfriend.

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Inquest jury finds self defense in fatal Billings shooting :: 08/06/2015

BILLINGS - A coroner's inquest jury on Wednesday determined a Billings teen acted in self-defense when he shot and killed his friend.

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Pennsylvania AG Kane to face criminal charges, sources say :: 08/06/2015

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman plans a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday where she is expected to announce criminal charges against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane.

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Pennsylvania: Criminal charges filed against Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane :: 08/06/2015

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- Criminal charges have been filed against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane after an ongoing investigation into a grand jury leak.

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Former Felons Deserve Second Amendment Rights, Too :: 08/05/2015

People shouldn’t be punished extra simply for owning a gun. What matters is how they use the gun.

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Media Challenges Waco Twin Peaks Gag Order As Questions About DA and Judge Emerge :: 08/05/2015

“The Houston Chronicle has jumped into the fray over a gag order issued in the case involving 177 bikers charged in Waco for their alleged roles in a melee that left nine people dead and 18 wounded,” the paper self-reported Friday.

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Ohio woman caught driving with a gun under her purse has appeal rejected :: 08/05/2015

The 9th District Court of Appeals ruled recently that a woman’s right to bear arms was not limited because of her conviction on concealed weapons charges.

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