Firearms Owners Against Crime
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action
While preparing for all of life’s unknown unknowns, are you considering the worst-case scenario?
When it is cold in the winter, you may have a heater in each room, but what if the power is out for an extended amount of time? Have you considered the worst-case scenario?
If there is a natural disaster, how you would provide clean water to your family? What if the “tap” stops? Have you considered the worst-case scenario?
PA Title 18 Chapter 61, Section 6106 reads:
Firearms not to be carried without a license.
(a) Offense defined.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who
carries a firearm in any vehicle or any person who carries a
firearm concealed on or about his person, except in his
place of abode or fixed place of business, without a valid and
lawfully issued license under this chapter commits a felony of
the third degree.
(2) A person who is otherwise eligible to possess a valid
license under this chapter but carries a firearm in any vehicle
or any person who carries a firearm concealed on or about his
person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of
business, without a valid and lawfully issued license and has
not committed any other criminal violation commits a
misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not
apply to:
Exception #8 Reads:
(8) Any person while carrying a firearm which is not
loaded and is in a secure wrapper from the place of purchase to
his home or place of business, or to a place of repair,
sale or appraisal or back to his home or place of business, or in
moving from one place of abode or business to another or from
his home to a vacation or recreational home or dwelling or
back, or to recover stolen property under section 6111.1(b)(4)
(relating to Pennsylvania State Police), or to a place of
instruction intended to teach the safe handling, use or
maintenance of firearms or back or to a location to
which the person has been directed to relinquish firearms under 23
Pa.C.S. 6108 (relating to relief) or back upon return of the
relinquished firearm or to a licensed dealer's place of
business for relinquishment pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. 6108.2
(relating to relinquishment for consignment sale, lawful
transfer or safekeeping) or back upon return of the
relinquished firearm or to a location for safekeeping pursuant
to 23 Pa.C.S. 6108.3 (relating to relinquishment to third
party for safekeeping) or back upon return of the relinquished
firearm.
“Secure wrapper” is NOT defined in Title 18. So that begs the question, “How would you describe a secure wrapper?”
This subject is discussed in depth during the FOAC-Institute PA Gun Law Seminars. While polling the audience what a “secure wrapper” is, answers often include:
Do you think a cop that might pull you over would agree that a tightly wound newspaper “wrapped” around your rifle, is a “secure wrapper”? How about the gun sock?
Are you considering the worst-case scenario?
Maybe it would be prudent to transport your rifle in the hard plastic lockable case with padlocks on it. Prepare for the worst-case scenario. By the way, make sure your ammo and magazines are in a separate compartment or separate container. The PA Title 18 definition of “loaded” is tricky.
Are you a “gun dealer”?
If you answer is immediately “NO”…. then maybe you might want to consider what the ATF recently did. The ATF recently moved the goal post and circumvented statutory law and the legislature by changing certain definitions in the “rules” (27CFR Part 478). These changes go into effect on May 20th, 2024.
The ATF states:
The final rule implements the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (“BSCA,” effective June 25, 2022), which broadened the definition of when a person is considered “engaged in the business” as a dealer in firearms (other than a gunsmith or pawnbroker). The Final Rule clarifies that definition.
You can read the change here on the AFT website.
The Biden Administration, though, AG Merrick Garland via the ATF has once more overstepped their authority by creating criminal law through executive fiat. This is no surprise. This type of overstep is par for the course for the tyrannical Biden administration. However, until challenged, the rule change might classify YOU as an illegal gun dealer if you sell a firearm. This is of course a move to impose a type of universal background check, registration, and eliminating private sale of firearms.
If you privately sell a long gun, be careful, consider the worst-case scenario.
We should plan for the worst-case scenario in all aspects of our defensive strategy.
Assume that when seconds count, police will be minutes away.
Learn to use your defensive firearm in a way that works well with what the body is likely to do under stress/duress. Assume that you will have tunnel vision, auditory exclusion, threat focus, and experience the perception of slow-motion time.
Assume that you will need more ammo to stop an attacker than what your 5 shot revolver can hold. By the way, FOAC-Institute recommends carrying a modern semi-automatic with as much capacity as you can carry.
Assume you will be arrested and charged with SOMETHING if you defend yourself with a firearm. Assume that you will need to secure a criminal defense attorney and you can bet your wallet it will be expensive.
Assume that your decisions will be questioned and be prepared to articulate why you did, when you did.
Think defensively, collect and process information, make good decisions, and prepare for the worst-case scenario, and you will be less likely to be devastated by criminals and government officials.
By FOAC-Institute President Jim Stoker
Sacrifice.
What exactly does that mean to you? Sacrifice. The past few weeks have been chaos on the road for me. Mill Creek, Langhorne, Newville, Butler, Long Pond… a lot of highway miles. This past Thursday the seminar team needed a break, but I had to be at Long Pond for a four-hour seminar with V.P. Klint Macro. The weather was fair, so I took the Shelby and made the four-hour trip to the Pocono Raceway to present to a crowd of roughly 25 pro-gun citizens, almost half of which were brought to the room by Director Stephen LaSpina.
To continue reading the blog post click HERE.
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Joshua Prince, Esq.
Today, attorney Andrew Teitelman, with Prince Law Offices, P.C., successfully defended against the bogus charges of disorderly conduct brought by Spring Grove’s School District Resource Officer. The background of this matter is somewhat summarized by this article.
Attorney Teitelman, when asked his thoughts on the outcome, simply declared “justice prevailed in relation to these obscene and absurd charges. Based on the evidence of record and the testimony today from the school resource officer, the judge correctly dismissed the charges and we will now turn to vindicating Brandon’s rights, which were violated by the school district and school resource officer. A civil rights complaint, in the federal court, will likely be filed in the near future for violations of Brandon and his parents’ 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment rights.”
Please join us in congratulating Attorney Teitelman on his success!
FOAC-Institute funded this legal action.
If you are interested in a FREE bus trip to Harrisburg to stand up and fight for your freedom, contact Jerry Hooks, President of "We the People of America" as soon as possible so he can save you a seat! Jerry 724-601-6964
Call or text today!
The Pennsylvania Primary is TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 23. GET OUT and vote! If you would like to download our sister organization FOAC-PAC’s voter guides, click HERE.
YOUR RIGHTS are worth taking a day off work!
Join us in Harrisburg for the 2024 2A Rally on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.
There will be plenty of speakers and prizes.
US Concealed Carry Association For Saving Lives Action Fund will be at the rally providing voter registration resources.
We also will break up into legislative action groups after the rally to visit elected officials. We need gun owners from across the Commonwealth to join us at the Capital. START PLANNING NOW!!!!
If you would like information on bussing and transportation from all corners of the Commonwealth email info@foac-illea.org today.
There will be gun raffles at the Rally this year!
1) Sig P365 9mm pistol from FOAC-Institute and CYA Firearms, Pittsburgh, PA
2) S&W M&P Shield Easy .380 ACP from Big Buck Sports Shop, Wexford PA
3) Auto Ordinance 1911 45 ACP from Gun Owners of America and Kahr Arms, Greeley PA
4) Auto Ordinance "Cold Dead Hands" Custom 1911 45 ACP from FOAC-Institute and Kahr Arms, Greeley PA
5) Ruger American Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor from Grice Guns, Clearfield PA
Note: This amounts to approximately $4500.00 value for all guns!! Never have we had such an exceptional selection of Quantity and Quality gun selection at any of the previous Rally's! THANK YOU to the donors!
We request NO LONG GUNS at the Rally. How will you be able to visit your Legislators? There is NO Check-in for long guns in the Capital.
FOAC-Institute presents Concealed Carry Seminars with Pro-Liberty Elected Officials, works with County Sheriffs at Satellite License to Carry Events, provides information tables at Gun Shows, and organizes for Pro-2A Rallies, gun bashes, and special events. To see the most up-to-date schedule of FOAC-Institute events and meetings, CLICK HERE.
To read the Blog Posts from FOAC-Institute President Jim Stoker Click Here
To read the Blog Posts from FOAC-Institute VP Klint Macro Click Here
To Read the Blog Posts from FOAC-Institute Board Member Stephen LaSpina Click Here
To Read past editions of the FOAC-Institute Newsletter Click Here
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by: Stephen LaSpina
This article has been revised and adapted from its original publication in April 2023.
Next week, Pennsylvania Patriots descend upon the Capitol Steps in Harrisburg in defense of our right to keep and bear arms. Will you join us?
The freedom to peaceably assemble and speak freely is enshrined in the First Amendment of our nation’s Constitution. Next Tuesday, we will exercise that right in defense of our Second Amendment: the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
To continue reading the blog post click HERE.
Top Left: Concealed Carry Seminar, Langhorne Rod & Gun Club, Holland, PA – Jim Stoker Presenting
Top Right: Concealed Carry Seminar, West Leechburg, PA – Klint Macro Presenting
Bottom Left: Concealed Carry Seminar, Newville, PA – Jim Stoker Presenting
Bottom Right: USCCA/FOAC-ILLEA PA Gun Law Seminar, Long Pond, PA – Jim Stoker Presenting
Lisha Mihalko and Kevin Jackson
Jim Stoker, PA Rep. Barbara Gleim, and Bob Canova
Jim Stoker, Connor McGee, Bob Gargone, Stephen LaSpina, Klint Macro, and Will Hoffort
FOAC-Institute is a member of the Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League. Actually, FOAC was a direct offshoot of the ACSL legislative committee when FOAC formed in the early 1990’s.
Recently, the ACSL held the annual President’s Dinner. Each year member clubs nominate their sportsman or member of the year and the club president presents the award to the recipient at the dinner.
This year, FOAC-Institute president and team were conducting a seminar on the same night of the Presidents Dinner.
Last week, I was honored to present the award to the recipient at a Concealed Carry Seminar hosted by Rep. Abby Major.
Klint Macro, PA Rep. Abby Major, and Kevin Jackson
On behalf of the officers and board of FOAC-Institute, we are proud to recognize Kevin Jackson as the 2024 Volunteer of the year.
Kevin has been a dedicated volunteer for MANY YEARS. Kevin is a FOAC-Institute life member. Kevin accompanied FOAC founder and former president Kim Stolfer on many outings, seminars and events. Kevin administers info tables at gun shows and seminars. Kevin buys space on the FOAC-Institute Gun Bash Shirts and often donates money as well as his time and talent.
Next time you see Kevin at an event, tell him CONGRATULATIONS!
I look forward to seeing Yinz at the Rally in Harrisburg!
Stay Armed and BE Well Regulated!
Yours In Liberty,
Klint Macro
FOAC-Institute VP
FOAC-Institute is continuing to fight for the hearts and minds of our fellow Pennsylvanians to promote individual liberties and freedoms. We are steadfast and resolute and dedicated to protecting our Constitution and advancing the cause of the 2nd Amendment and Article 1 Section 21 of the PA Constitution.
FOAC-Institute’s educational efforts are expanding across the Commonwealth. FOAC-ILLEA volunteers are teaching more concealed carry classes each month and additional virtual education events are forthcoming.
FOAC-Institute is continuing to fight in the courts. Whether this means new litigation to challenge local tyrants, fight the bureaucrats that make it harder for Pennsylvanians to exercise their most basic rights, or the funding of amicus briefs to support others who are already involved in court battles, we are actively helping to establish case law that will help advance the cause of liberty.
FOAC-Institute volunteers research proposed legislation, consult with experts, and offer advice to elected officials about legislation as well as educate the public on the strength or folly of legislation that could have lasting positive or negative effects upon our liberty and the liberty of our children.
I urge you to help me spread the word about FOAC-Institute. Share this newsletter and the website with your sphere of influence. Get a fellow gun owner to join FOAC-Institute.
Contact your Legislators HERE.
Read previous newsletters HERE.
The FOAC-Institute website is a wealth of information. Track current legislation, contact legislators and elected officials, look up gun laws, read easy to understand synopsis’ on stand your ground, castle doctrine, and legal use of force. Keep up to date with current gun related news. There is all this and more on the FOAC-Institute website.
Get involved!
If you have read this entire newsletter and made it here to this statement… you are already interested and vested.
Donate your time, your talents, or your treasure. VOTE pro-2A and get your friends to vote pro-2A as well. Become a member and get your friends to become a member. If you are already a member, consider “upping your membership” to a higher level. Volunteer to help at the bash. Volunteer to join a committee to send emails, write letters, make phone calls… NOW IS THE TIME TO DO. DON’T PUT IT OFF. “We the People” have been sitting on the sidelines too long.
An Armed and Educated Citizenry is the true check and balance in our Constitutional Republic and the ultimate homeland security!
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