Explore 6 court opinions on Firearms Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Simple Assault with Deadly Weapon is a 'Crime of Violence' for Firearm Possession Ban
In Commonwealth v. Johnson, the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed whether a defendant's prior conviction for simple assault, specifically for attempting to cause bodily injury with a deadly weapon...
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Challenging Concealed Carry Permit Denial
This case involves Sufiyan, who sued Attorney General Bondi, alleging that his constitutional rights were violated when he was denied a concealed carry permit. Sufiyan claimed that the denial infringe...
Juvenile delinquency adjudication for felony does not count as felony conviction for firearm possession charge.
This case involves a dispute over whether a defendant, J. D. B., could be charged with a crime for possessing a firearm after having been adjudicated delinquent for a felony. The Wisconsin Supreme Cou...
Third Circuit Rules New Jersey Cannot Ban Online Distribution of 3D-Printed Gun Blueprints
This case involves a company called Defense Distributed that creates and distributes blueprints for 3D-printable firearms, often referred to as 'ghost guns.' The State of New Jersey, through its Attor...
State law on firearm possession upheld against federal preemption challenge
This case involves a dispute over whether the state of Washington could prosecute an individual, Lee, for violating a state law that prohibited the possession of certain types of firearms. Lee argued ...
Rifle not a "handgun" under PA Uniform Firearms Act
Firearms Owners, Aplts v. Comm'r of PSP, decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether a "long gun" rifle...