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Criminal Mischief And Trick-Or-Treating: Protecting Yourself On Halloween In Pennsylvania

Before you plan that elaborate Halloween costume and set out the carved pumpkin on your doorstep, let's discuss the mischief and dangers that lurk around the Halloween season.  Like most things, Halloween will be different in 2020. In the age of COVID, some people are opting for virtual Halloween parties. Others may choose

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2020 Election: Carry Restrictions At Polling Places | Pennsylvania

As the 2020 election season comes around, recent events can make it unclear what to expect when gun owners prepare to vote. Here is what you need to know when it comes to voting in this year's election.

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Living in the Big City: The Unique Ways Gun Laws Are Applied In This Major Pennsylvania City

Pennsylvania has over 2,500 municipalities and all of them are unique. Of these municipalities, Philadelphia takes the crown as the most populous, with over 1.5 million people calling it home. It also serves as home to many of Pennsylvania’s professional sports teams, like the Phillies, the 76ers, the Flyers and the Eagles. Most

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Weapons in the Zone: Gun Owners and Schools | Pennsylvania

School is coming back into session. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, different school districts are providing options to participate in person...

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Can Your Kid Invite the Authorities Into Your Home? The Limits of Voluntary Consent | Pennsylvania

You’re on an important work call when the doorbell rings. You motion for your 16-year-old son to find out who’s there, and you step into the other room...

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Defining Your Castle in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania law may treat self-defense cases differently based on location. Learn about Castle Doctrine & how you can better protect you and your family.

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Firearms & Natural Disasters, What You Need To Know In Pennsylvania

States of emergency pose unique safety risks. Many states have special regulations and plans in place for emergency management during these disasters...

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Waiting for Your New Carry License? What to Know in Pennsylvania

You’ve misplaced your permit to carry and just submitted a form in the mail for a replacement card. Does this impact your ability to carry in Pennsylvania?

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Pennsylvania Banks: Debunking the Carry Myth

Do you know if you are legally able to carry your firearm into banks in Pennslyvania? Read this and find out what your state laws have to say...

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What Happens if Your Gun is Lost or Stolen | Pennsylvania

Do you know what action to take if your firearm is lost or stolen? Read this article and find out what Pennsylvania law says.

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Can I Lend My Gun to Someone for Self-Defense? | Pennsylvania

Are you up-to-date on laws regarding your firearm? Find out if you can legally lend your firearm to someone else for self defense in Pennsylvania.

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I Should Help, Right? Aiding an Officer in Distress | Pennslyvania

It appears a local law enforcement officer is in trouble... Should you help? Even the best intentions can mistakenly label a Good Samaritan as the offender.

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