Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order violates the constitution. State officials have already said they won’t enforce it.
By Paul Davis
A Lower Merion gun shop owner is suing the township over restricting gun sales
Backed by a pro-gun PAC, Grant Schmidt and Shot Tec are taking aim at a new ordinance that they say violates state law.
By Jenny DeHuff
Court stays Montco sheriff’s plans for surprise gun dealer audits
The Commonwealth Court agreed to halt the searches, which firearms dealers called unconstitutional.
By Linda Stein
Andy Bloom: Assault weapon bans make people feel better, but won’t make things better
Previous bans let politicians feel like they were doing something, but failed to make a difference in reducing violent crime.
By Andy Bloom
Bucks County Dem proposes “assault weapons” ban in Pennsylvania
Sen. Steve Santarsiero wants to impose a new state ban on many weapons — the second time he has pushed the legislation in less than a year.
By Daniel Payne
Two Delaware Valley Dems want mandatory background checks to buy ammo
Two proposed bills in the State Senate would add restrictions on ammunition purchases. Opponents say it will restrict freedom and will not reduce crime.
By Linda Stein
Philadelphia pushes for more gun control, enforces existing laws less
Philadelphia’s attempt to create new gun restrictions was once again defeated by the judicial branch striking down a new city policy.
By Anthony Hennen
Toomey: Gun control deal still possible
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea
George Hofmann: What my suicide attempt taught me about gun rights
Instead of a pre-emptive restriction of the constitutional right to gun ownership, we should more carefully consider what factors are unique among certain mental health illnesses. And my story may yield some clues.
By George Hofmann
Pennsylvania gun carry permits soared in 2020, except in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are wondering why they face so many bureaucratic roadblocks to acquiring gun-carry licenses, as the rest of the state is relatively unhindered.
By Stephen Gutowski