Legislation

Philadelphia Requires Gun Dealers to Display Signs Warning Against Straw Purchases

Gun Owners Sue City over New Requirement that Firearms be Locked Away when Not in Use; Councilwoman says measure will save lives, others claim it's an overreach of city authority.

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Philadelphia Law Mandates Safe Storage of Firearms When Children Are Present in City Homes

A new city law forces gun owners to lock up their firearms and ammo anytime kids are home, sparking debate about responsible ownership versus parental rights in Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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3D Printer Ban Signed into Law, Prohibits Homemade Firearms in Philadelphia

Small Business Owners Fight Proposed Ban on Cash Transactions Over $10,000 Amid Fears of Increased Bureaucracy for Philly Merchants; Councilors argue it's necessary to combat money laundering and tax evasion.

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Council Seeks To Ban Assault Rifles and Handguns with Military-Style Accessories in City Limits

Philadelphia Council Members Propose Ban on Assault Rifles and Handguns with Military-Style Accessories, Prohibit Certain Semi-Automatic Pistols and Rifles with Specific Features. Registration and penalties would be imposed for those found in possession of prohibited assault weapons.

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Philadelphia City Council Proposes Tough New Rules on Gun Sales Including Mandatory Background Checks

Philadelphia gun buyers will soon face mandatory background checks as City Council votes to pass stricter rules on firearm sales, including licensing requirements for all transactions within the city limits.

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Philadelphia Law Requires Owners to Report Lost or Stolen Firearms Within 24 Hours

This law requires owners of lost or stolen firearms to report them to local authorities within 24 hours and imposes increasing fines for non-compliance.

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Philly Gun Sellers Must Report Ammo Sales to Police Within 7 Days Under New City Ordinance

This bill requires all sales of ammunition for firearms to be reported to the Philadelphia Police Department within 7 days.

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