Firearms Law

PA Specific

4.44

Gun Law in Pennsylvania

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 49 minutes
Matthew Jorden
John Chapman
Benjamin Johns
Dillon Harris
With Matthew B. Jorden from Jorden Law Group + 3 others
Recorded April 16, 2025
Product ID 100017

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Overview

Confidently Navigate the Complexities of Firearm Laws

The constitutional protection of individual gun rights has never been stronger, but regulatory and liability concerns can hamper even the most responsible owner. Is your knowledge of federal, state, and local law effective enough to protect your client from criminal or civil charges? Let our experienced faculty give you the insight you need. Learn the difference between Title 1 and Title 2 firearms, the requirements for selling at a gun show versus selling to a private party, and more. Make sure your clients are able to exercise their Second Amendment rights while avoiding liabilities that can put themselves or others at risk. Register today!

  • Understand the lesser-known constitutional aspects of firearms law, including the First Amendment issues that surround gun shows.
  • Know how the Firearms Owners Protection Act affects the possession of automatic weapons.
  • Find out the legal requirements for an individual who buys multiple handguns in the same purchase.
  • Recognize what Title 2 firearms are and the unique purchasing and taxation requirements that come with them.
  • Get an overview of the legal requirements that govern firearms dealers, including audits by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
  • Learn how to fight gun confiscations by law enforcement and contest errors in background checks.
  • Discover the potential criminal or civil liability individuals can face under Child Access Prevention laws.
  • Identify situations in which you should or must break confidentiality with your client.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. State and Federal Firearms Laws: What Attorneys Need to Know
  2. Concealed and Open Carry Law
  3. Constitutional Components of Firearms Law
  4. Title 1 Firearms and Their Regulation
  5. Title 2 Firearms: Unique and Misunderstood
  6. Firearms Dealers and Licensing Requirements
  7. Gun Ownership Legal Concerns
  8. Liability Concerns for Gun Dealers and Owners
  9. Ethical Considerations When Representing Gun Owners or Dealers

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Product ID 100017

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. State and Federal Firearms Laws: What Attorneys Need to Know

    1. Gun Law Update: Changes You Need to Know!
    2. Firearm Regulations at the State Level
    3. National Firearms Act of 1934
    4. Gun Control Act of 1968
    5. Firearms Owners Protection Act
    6. Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act

  2. Concealed and Open Carry Law

  3. Constitutional Components of Firearms Law

    1. The Second Amendment
    2. Other Amendments that Pertain to Firearms Law
    3. Gun Shows and the First Amendment
    4. Search and Seizure Issues and the Fourth Amendment
    5. The Taxing and Commerce Clauses
    6. State Constitutional Amendment

  4. Title 1 Firearms and Their Regulation

    1. Modern Firearms, Curios and Relics, and Antiques - Important Definitions
    2. Purchasing Requirements
    3. Form 4473
    4. Multiple Handguns and Form 3310.4
    5. Private Party Transfers and Gun Show Purchases
    6. Title 1 Firearms and Purchasers With Criminal Records and Restraining Orders

  5. Title 2 Firearms: Unique and Misunderstood

    1. What is a Title 2 Firearm?
    2. Tax and Purchase Procedures for Title 2 Firearms
    3. Transportation and Use Requirements with Title 2 Firearms
    4. Title 2 Firearms and Entities Exempt from Tax and Purchasing Requirements
    5. Determining if a Title 2 Firearm is on the NFA Registry
    6. Protecting and Transferring Title II Collections: NFA Gun Trusts
    7. Impacts of ATF Rule 41F

  6. Firearms Dealers and Licensing Requirements

    1. Procedures for Obtaining Federal Firearms Licenses
    2. Record Keeping Requirements for Firearms Dealers
    3. ATF Audits of Firearms Dealers
    4. The Special Occupations Tax and Becoming a Title 2 Firearms Dealer
    5. Curio and Relic Licenses: Their Functions and Limitations

  7. Gun Ownership Legal Concerns

    1. Restricted and Prohibited Weapons
    2. Persons Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm
    3. Licensing Requirements and Penalties for Breaking Them
    4. Restoration of Second Amendment Rights
    5. Gun Confiscations by Local, State, or Federal Officials
    6. Correcting Errors in NICS Background Check
    7. Rules for Transporting Weapons
    8. Understanding Reciprocity With Neighboring States

  8. Liability Concerns for Gun Dealers and Owners

    1. Criminal vs. Civil Penalties for Firearm Injuries
    2. Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and Lawsuits Against Firearm Manufacturers
    3. Individual Liability in Accidental Shootings
    4. Child Access Prevention Laws
    5. Stolen Firearm Used in a Crime
    6. Self Defense; Lawful vs. Unlawful Uses of Force

  9. Ethical Considerations When Representing Gun Owners or Dealers

    1. Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege Under Model Rule 1.6
    2. Attempt to Commit Crime or Fraud
    3. When Clients are a Danger to Themselves or Others
    4. How to Get Advice About Potentially Breaking Privilege

Who Should Attend

This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is intended for attorneys. The content will be useful for law enforcement, government officials, firearm dealers and advocates for gun rights or gun control. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Matthew B Jorden
Matthew B.
Jorden
Jorden Law Group
John W Chapman
John W.
Chapman
Kelly & Chapman
Benjamin S Johns
Benjamin S.
Johns
Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
Dillon Harris
Dillon
Harris
Prince Law Offices, PC
Speaker bio
Matthew B Jorden

Matthew B. Jorden

Jorden Law Group
Matthew Jorden

is founding member at Jorden Law Group, where his practice focuses on plaintiff's personal injury, criminal defense and representation of licensed professionals in administrative proceedings. He has handled complex litigation involving products liability, transportation accidents, and governmental liability. Additionally, Mr. Jorden has defended clients in high profile cases prosecuted by the SEC and has had the opportunity to argue before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, California, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Jorden earned his B.A. degree from Allegheny College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law.

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John W Chapman

John W. Chapman

Kelly & Chapman
John Chapman

has practiced law in Maine for over 40 years. He represents PORAC (U.S. Border Patrol), Fraternal Order of Police, Androscoggin County Employee Association, Professional Fire Fighters of Maine and National Correctional Employees Union. Mr. Chapman has co-authored legislation in the area of mental health and firearms with the Governor's Office and the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine. He teaches use of deadly and nondeadly force at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy to cadets, law enforcement firearms instructors and judicial marshals. Mr. Chapman developed and periodically updates the protocol for representation of law enforcement officers involved in critical incidents. He is the counselor at arms for the Gun Owners of Maine, and is an avid shooter, archer and reloader. Mr. Chapman is admitted to practice in the Maine Courts, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, First Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

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Benjamin S Johns

Benjamin S. Johns

Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP
Benjamin Johns

is an attorney with Jones, Gregg, Creehan & Gerace, LLP in downtown Pittsburgh. He focuses his practice squarely on the "four pillars" of the Orphans' Court: estate planning, estate administration, estate litigation and guardianship. Mr. Johns is active in the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and many elder law and estate planning groups. He earned his B.A. degree from the Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and his J.D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 2009.

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Dillon Harris

Dillon Harris

Prince Law Offices, PC
Dillon Harris

was born in California, but grew up and spent most of his early life in Kingman, Arizona. He attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona and graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology and criminal justice, with specializations in legal and criminal investigation, legal and court justice, and justice in politics, media, and popular culture. Throughout and immediately after college, Mr. Harris held positions in both the Court Administration and Clerk of Superior Court departments of the Superior Court of Arizona in Coconino County, and operated on the Coconino County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team responding to both individual-wilderness and disaster emergencies. During his time with the Superior Court, he was part of a team that was awarded the 2016 Strategic Agenda Award by the Arizona State Judiciary and the 2016 Merit Award by the Arizona Association of Counties. In 2020, Mr. Harris passed the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in February, graduated cum laude from Vermont Law School in May, and then passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam in October. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and Maryland; and represents individuals, shooting ranges, federal firearms licensees, gun clubs, and advocacy organizations in both states relating to firearms and the Second Amendment.

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