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Gun politics in Pennsylvania

Candles and Balloons: State Rep. Donna Bullock on Gun Violence
Op-ed

Candles and Balloons: State Rep. Donna Bullock on Gun Violence

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 - by Op-Ed

My older son celebrated his 13th birthday in January.  We shared this moment virtually with family and friends. As I decorated his backdrop with balloons and he blew out candles on …

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Pennsylvania Experiences Record Firearm Background Checks in Fourth Quarter 2020
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Pennsylvania Experiences Record Firearm Background Checks in Fourth Quarter 2020

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced that the fourth quarter of 2020 was the busiest in the history of the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), breaking the previous …

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Commonwealth Grants Fifth Extension to License To Carry Firearm Permits

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020, or …

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Dinniman Introduces Gun Safety Training Bill
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Dinniman Introduces Gun Safety Training Bill

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — As firearms sales surge in Pennsylvania, state Senator Andy Dinniman has introduced legislation to ensure that gun buyers receive information, training, and proper instruction prior to …

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Wolf Administration Grants Additional Extension To License To Carry Firearm Permits
Government / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Grants Additional Extension To License To Carry Firearm Permits

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Governor Tom Wolf has granted an additional extension to license to carry firearms permits. Permits expiring on March 19, 2020 or …

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Crime / Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Is Tracking a Record Number of Crime Guns

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro this week released the first annual report card on the Office’s Track + Trace initiative. Track + Trace, launched in July 2019, is …

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State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
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State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations for Second Quarter 2020

July 10, 2020July 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from such investigations for the second quarter of 2020.

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AG Shapiro Releases Track + Trace Report Card, Shows Initiative is Closing Gaps in Fight Against Gun Trafficking
Crime / Pennsylvania

AG Shapiro Releases Track + Trace Report Card, Shows Initiative is Closing Gaps in Fight Against Gun Trafficking

February 2, 2020February 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Following last summer’s launch, Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued a report card on his Track + Trace initiative showcasing major progress on the Commonwealth’s fight against gun trafficking …

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PA State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
Crime / Pennsylvania

PA State Police Announces Quarterly Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations

January 14, 2020January 30, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police announced the number of firearms purchase denials, subsequent investigations, and arrests resulting from such investigations for the fourth quarter of 2019.

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AG Shapiro, Gov. Wolf: 80% Receivers Are Firearms
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AG Shapiro, Gov. Wolf: 80% Receivers Are Firearms

December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG – Amidst gun violence in national news, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Gov. Tom Wolf recently outlined a new legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office addressing the classification of …

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