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Here is a update, on HB 1845

A general overview of what is included, the PSP keeping a lost and stolen database of firearm was removed from this bill at the request of the state police. Finally a PSP database that they should have, they didn't want!

Also for anyone that has ever had problems with a Pa Instant Check System denial Please note HB 1235 is included....

As stated previously there is ONLY a VERY limited window to get this passed in the senate so PLEASE start drafting your letters asking them to vote FOR HB 1845......NOW!

Senate comes back in session on Sept 16 and only 8 days after that, the big blast email alert is almost completed pending final wording.

DNCR can not regulate License To Carry Firearm (LTCF) permits is PA state parks contrary to statutory law. (originally HB 1292)
This bill restricts the DCNR from regulating the possession of firearms by concealed carry permit holders or off duty law enforcement officers in PA state parks or any other area of their jurisdiction against state law.

Prohibition of governor from confiscating Firearms or ammunition from Citizens during any disaster (like what happen after the Katrina hurricane) (originally HB 1145)
This bill prohibits the governor of PA from authorizing anyone from unlawfully taking of firearms or ammo away its citizens in times of any disaster or emergency situation.
As evidence, the accounts of what happened to the survivors of hurricane Katrina wherein the Governor of Louisiana disarmed the citizens who needed their firearms the most to protect themselves from the break down of all civil authority and protect their property from criminal looting and violent attacks. (There are currently no specific protections against this kind seizure of firearms in Pennsylvania law.)

Emergency issue LTCF (valid for 90 day) with a court order Protect From Abuse (originally HB 1160) .
This bill authorizes the issuance of immediate temporary non-renewable concealed carry license to qualified individuals in imminent danger for their lives. This license would be issued, by the Sheriff in the County of residence, only after the individual provides evidence of the imminent danger AND passes all the background checks necessary for the issuance of a regular license to carry firearms. – This is the one the PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence (anti-gun) really don’t like this amendment and are fighting to remove it from bill

Provides for open access to PSP Records that are used in the denial of a firearms purchase so that a citizen can challenge the accuracy of criminal history records information (originally HB 1235) .
This bill provides a specific and regulated process for the state police to provide show just cause and provide documentation in a specifically designated time frame as to why an individual was denied the right to acquire firearms.
There is also a prescribed manor in where the individual citizen can challenge the accuracy of the state record. The burden to prove the accuracy shall fall upon that agency to prove its records are correct. If the challenge to accuracy is ruled valid, the individual also has the right to appeal the decision directly to PA the Attorney General for another review. If that review fails you shall have the added recourse of appealing to the commonwealth court. This is vastly superior to the current system of hiring a lawyer and paying legal fees to obtain the same information.