Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order violates the constitution. State officials have already said they won’t enforce it.
By Paul Davis
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
Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization
Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
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
Wolf sides with local governments in rejecting gun rights bill
Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed legislation designed to protect Pennsylvania residents’ Second Amendment rights against municipalities that enact restrictive gun ordinances.
By Victor Skinner
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