Pennsylvania's high court hears arguments in Philadelphia's challenge to gun laws

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments in a case concerning Philadelphia gun laws on Wednesday.

The City of Philadelphia, CeaseFirePA Education Fund and ten individuals affected by gun violence in Philadelphia filed a lawsuit in 2020 challenge the Commonwealth’s Firearms Preemption laws, which block local gun legislation.

Joshua Prince submitted a brief to the Court and represents Firearm Owners Against Crime and Allegheny County Sportsman League They include requiring a permit to purchase a gun, limiting firearm purchases to one a month and extreme risk protection orders, which are similar to red flag laws.

 

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