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Ghost guns – unserialized, privately made firearms – have become an increasing and dangerous problem in the United States and right here in Pennsylvania.
Ghost Guns Kill Real People. It’s Past Time to Address Their Use. Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — David C. Weiss, U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Donta Thomas, of Wilmington, was sentenced Friday to 66 months in federal prison by U.S. …
Wilmington Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Ammunition Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Samuel Snader, age 39, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and Hector Colon, age 30, of Puerto …
Two Men Indicted For Manufacturing And Selling 28 Ghost Guns Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Bill 565, legislation that would allow anyone who wishes to carry concealed guns able to do so without a background …
Governor Wolf Vetoes Legislation to Allow Unvetted Concealed Carry Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding to …
Pennsylvania Shares Crime Gun Data in Effort to Prevent Gun Violence and Enhance Public Safety Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Ayende Alvarado, 40, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced Wednesday to 6 years and 6 months in prison without …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Possession of Automatic Weapons Capable of Firing 1,200 Rounds in 60 Seconds Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Police investigators say a man allegedly stole firearms from a vehicle on Kelly Drive.
Investigators Looking to ID Man in Theft of Firearms Case Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro has led a multi-state coalition in submitting a comment to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) that encourages the ATF to …
AG Shapiro: Firearm Regulations Must Include Ghost Guns Read More
COLUMBIA, PA — Officials with the Columbia Borough Police Department announced that their officers are investigating a report of a stolen firearm.
Police Investigating Stolen AK-47 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, the Department of Justice announced a proposed rule would modernize the definition of “frame or receiver” and help close a regulatory loophole associated with the …
AG Shapiro Statement on DOJ’s Step Toward Closing Ghost Gun Loophole Read More