Firearms/Weapons

In Pennsylvania, gun ownership comes with specific responsibilities that many assume they understand. But with so many nuanced rules around carrying, possessing, and transferring firearms, even responsible gun owners can find themselves inadvertently violating state or federal gun laws. From…

A U.S. veteran was charged with carrying a firearm at Philadelphia International Airport while flying back home to Florida. Despite having the necessary permissions for his pistol, he faced serious legal repercussions for carrying it through airport security. Attorney Fienman…

Philadelphia International Airport is not the first place most people think of when they’re talking about a hotbed of Philadelphia gun crime. But an increasing trend has changed that. Almost every day, travelers at PHL are found to be carrying…

The sheer number of available insurance policies is alarming. But are they all necessary? While you may not need additional protection for that TV you bought, some supplemental insurance policies can come in handy. For instance, if you are going…

Tasers are electrically powered weapons used to shock or stun the target. Though they can be lethal, they’re viewed as a way for the police to control someone that’s less likely to kill than a firearm. Given the community’s outrage…

A Philadelphia man’s license to carry a gun was suddenly revoked after the state discovered he was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute several years ago. Believing he unfairly lost his gun rights, he hired Attorney Michael Fienman to pursue…

American citizens are afforded the right to bear arms, but there are several restrictions to regulate legally purchasing a firearm. In Pennsylvania, buying a gun often begins with a Federal Firearms Transaction Record Form (4473 form) and a Pennsylvania State…

We recently assisted a man in Philadelphia when his application to carry a concealed firearm was denied. The man was confused because to his knowledge he had a clean criminal record. Attorney Fienman investigated the situation and discovered that the…

Most people have heard about “stand your ground laws” in the past few years. This is mostly due to the controversial February 2012 Trayvon Martin case, among other recent incidents. Unfortunately, few people understand what ‘stand your ground’ means. If…

An honest mistake on a firearm application is not merely penalized with denying you a gun. It can mean serious criminal charges and all the ensuing complications. As part of a recent man’s application to own a firearm, he was…