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'“We absolutely plan to defend our ordinances with all of our might,” [Harrisburg Mayor] Papenfuse said Wednesday. “I think the ruling was good news for lawyers and the gun lobby but terrible news for both the residents of Harrisburg and the residents of the commonwealth.”
... “This decision could scare local officials who are searching for innovative and new solutions to a public health crisis that is claiming the lives of their constituents on a daily basis,” [CeaseFirePA Executive Director Adam] Garber said.'
... “This decision could scare local officials who are searching for innovative and new solutions to a public health crisis that is claiming the lives of their constituents on a daily basis,” [CeaseFirePA Executive Director Adam] Garber said.'
People can sue to challenge a city’s gun restrictions even if they have not been charged with violating them, Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday.
'“If you talk to local officials they will tell you that the threat of a lawsuit is something they take seriously. Especially the small municipalities here in Western PA they don’t have the budgets to cover legal fees. Just the threat of a lawsuit could stop any kind of action in terms of making local policy to combat gun violence,” said Josh Fleitman with CeaseFire PA.' https://www.wpxi.com/news/top-stories/pa-lawmakers-considering-bill-that-would-allow-people-groups-out-state-sue-over-gun-laws/EDFHT2RGUFGRZPUKLSQ7DGECKI/
Gun violence has hit headlines across the city this year. While some groups are trying to tackle new gun safety measures, others are doing the opposite.
Stolen gun reporting works. When lost or stolen firearms are reported to police, they can investigate, recover the guns, and hold bad actors--including gun traffickers--accountable. Tell your state rep: require lost/stolen gun reporting: https://ceasefirepa.salsalabs.org/stolengunshb980action/index.html
Three people are charged with receiving stolen property in connection with guns reported missing from an Adamsburg home, according to state police. Nine handguns were discovered at a Hempfield man’s house last week after investigators uncovered text messages and photographs of some of the miss...