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I want to talk to you a little bit about people’s response(s) to you deciding to either open carry or concealed carry in a public place. One scenario that we run into all the time is the grocery store, right? You are at the grocery store. You are minding your own business, and someone sees... [Read More]

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I am asked frequently if warning shots are a good idea. In Pennsylvania, the answer is no. The term “warning shots” is not found anywhere in the Pennsylvania statutes. You won’t find a statute saying that warning shots are prohibited, and you won’t find a statute defining what a warning shot is, but we are... [Read More]

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Planning a vacation for your summer holidays? Not knowing the law could lead to severe consequences. You must know the law that applies to every single step of your trip, from how you legally pack your gun for flight, what to do once you get to the airport, and how the law in your end... [Read More]

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One of the questions that we get frequently has to do with places of worship and firearms. The law in Pennsylvania is very clear. The law does not explicitly prohibit a License to Carry holder from possessing a firearm in a place of worship. There are two considerations when you are deciding whether or not... [Read More]

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One of the questions that we get quite frequently is, “How far can I go under the law to defend my property?” Everyone works hard, and nothing is worse than a thief because they look to take something that is not theirs, that they didn’t work for, and make it theirs. As angry as you... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. So you’re coming to the Keystone State. Welcome to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are some things that you have to understand and know about our gun laws before you come here, so you avoid becoming an accidental criminal. Reciprocity Pennsylvania has reciprocity with a lot of different states.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Boy, there’s nothing sadder (I think) than losing some of your rights. The Second Amendment right (or article one, section 21 under Pennsylvania state constitution) to keep and bear arms is a very important one. And what we want to do in this video is talk to you about... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Carrying at a K-12 Event We are Penn State, right? That’s what you’re supposed to say when you hear that. And the question becomes: “Can you carry at a sporting event?” Now, what we’re talking about is for Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania only. We can’t talk about the other states.... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Some people find out that we have guns—or they see a gun—and they want to steal it or take it. The first thing to know: in Pennsylvania, there is no state law for you to report a lost, missing, or stolen firearm. Now, there are some ordinances that are... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. There are a lot of myths that are out there when it comes to firearms. Myth Number One: You must register a firearm purchased in your name. Our top, number one myth when we get the phone call is, “Hey, I’ve got this long gun, and I just bought... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. In Pennsylvania, “third-party defense” is a transferable concept. If the third party could protect themselves, could you protect them on their behalf? It is not just with your kids, your family members, or your friends. It could be a total stranger. What is critically important to recognize is when... [Read More]

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The following is a video transcript. Let’s talk about New Year’s Eve. There is no law in Pennsylvania, as some states have, about being drunk with a gun. In our statutes, there is no such law in place. Instead, you will be judged upon your conduct, meaning that if you are in the bar on... [Read More]

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