At The McShane Firm, we are dedicated to defending the rights of individuals facing legal challenges. In recent news, a federal appeals court decision in Pennsylvania has highlighted the importance of upholding Second Amendment rights for young adults. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the ruling and emphasize that the vast majority of young gun... Read more The post Second Amendment Rights for Young Gun Owners: A Landmark Ruling in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

In Pennsylvania, homicide is the act of one person causing the death of another. While all homicide cases involve the taking of a life, they are not all equal under the law. Pennsylvania law recognizes several degrees of homicide, each with its own set of criteria and penalties. First-Degree Murder: First-degree murder is the most... Read more The post Understanding Pennsylvania’s Homicide Laws: Degrees, and Penalties appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

The Pennsylvania Instant Record Check System (PIRCS) (PICS) is a database that is used by the Pennsylvania State Police to conduct instant background checks on individuals who are attempting to purchase firearms in the state. The system contains a wealth of information about potential gun buyers, including criminal history records and mental health commitment records.... Read more The post Mental Health and Firearms: Balancing Privacy and Safety in the Pennsylvania System appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

Are warning shots a good idea? This is a common question we get.  The answer in Pennsylvania is NO! In Pennsylvania, the term “warning shots” is nowhere 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. However,... Read more The post Warning Shots in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

Two popular forms of self-defense are stun guns or electric incapacity devices also known as tasers and number two is OC spray or pepper spray. Let’s talk about each one of them in regards to the laws in PA. When it comes to stun guns, at first blush it’s going to look like in Pennsylvania... Read more The post Tasers and Pepper Spray Laws in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

So how do bad guys, who are prohibited from getting guns, end up  getting guns? Some of the most common ways are: By stealing them Purchasing them on the black market Straw purchases A straw purchase is when someone who would pass PICS (Pennsylvania instant check system) goes and buys a firearm and turns around... Read more The post What is a Straw Purchase? appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

There are always a number of questions when someone inherits a firearm. We will try to address the three most common questions. Do I have to register the firearm I inherited? Here is a question we get asked a lot, “Unfortunately, someone passed away and I’m inheriting their firearm. How do I register it in... Read more The post 3 Questions People Ask When Inheriting a Firearm appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

With the right of gun ownership comes certain responsibilities. Let’s talk about the top three mistakes that gun owners make and how to avoid them. #1 Not Knowing Firearms Laws How can you expect to follow laws if you don’t know what they are? How do you legally carry your firearm in Pennsylvania? What to... Read more The post 3 Common Mistakes that Gun Owners Make appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

It is important for lawful gun owners to have the right information about gun ownership and their rights. Unfortunately, there are so many myths and misconceptions related to guns and firearms. Here are 5 that are very common. #1 My father passed away and left me a handgun. How do I get it registered in... Read more The post Top 5 Gun Myths in Pennsylvania appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more

In Pennsylvania, we have two separate and distinct issues when it comes to use of deadly force outside of your house. First, is the standard use of deadly force (lethal force) under Pennsylvania law. To be justified (allowed), one may only use deadly or lethal force if you reasonably believe under the totality of the... Read more The post When can I shoot someone when I am outside of the house? appeared first on Pennsylvania Law Abiding Gun Owner Blog ..read more