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redeye202 · 05-26-2010, 01:30 PM

I hope your lawyer is educating himself on Pa.gun law otherwise you will have too step in and counter her lawyers,must be nice for her to afford 2 lawyers.

If at the hearings,the judge/judges,appear to be confused on gun law,have your lawyer ask for a continuence[sp] so the judge/judges can gain some knowledge on gun law.

Defending yourself against bullshit if just plain wrong.

Keep us posted if you can.

redeye202 · 06-01-2010, 07:55 PM

My head just exploded. Censored

Paradigm · 06-02-2010, 06:28 PM

Dang, dude...that royally sucks. On every level.

jahwarrior72 · 06-17-2010, 12:04 PM

first, thank you, Redeye, for being at my hearing yesterday. i had a few friends show up; i'm ashamed that, while i'm wordy enough the rest of the time, i can't find the words to express my gratitude to you, and everyone else who showed up on my behalf.

the news: i lost, but only by half. the PFA that the Ex filed against me was for both her, and my daughter, but after hearing my testimony, the testimony of the Ex, and the testimony of my witnesses, the judge lifted the PFA for my daughter, so i will be eventually able to see her again, in a week or two. but, the PFA for the Ex will remain in effect for a year. a year is shitty, but considering the judge was handing out 3 year PFAs like Halloween candy all morning prior to my hearing, i got off light. she admitted, when handing down her ruling, that though the alleged abuse couldn't be proven, there was no way to be sure that it didn't occur. she did mention, however, that PFAs are often used as tools during custody disputes, and unfairly so, which is why she lifted the PFA for my daughter.

that's what's important to me. honestly, giving up my rights for a year is nothing to me, as long as i can spend time with my kid again, unsupervised, without having to deal with her mother, for a whole year. it's almost a gift. i can't carry for a year. fuck it. everyone i know and hang out with can, and does.

i think i did fairly well against the Ex's lawyer, considering i went in without one. she tried to get me to back out before the hearing, but i refused. i presented the facts of my case chronologically, to illustrate why the PFA was just a smokescreen, an end-run around the custody case. i managed to get most of her objections overruled, and there were a few moments where her lawyer was at a loss. not bad for a first year college drop out; i guess watching all that Law & Order and Boston Legal was useful, after all.

anyway, i have 10 days to appeal the decision. i need to do some research into what goes into it, since i won't have the money for another attorney in 10 days; i''ve decided to do this whole thing pro se. i think now, that if my former attorney had still be representing me, i'd have done worse.

my other concern is keeping my shooting hand in shape. i need to find out if i'm still allowed to use CO2 rifles and pistols, and other air guns; a year is a long time to go without shooting, and my skill level has just gotten to the point where i feel competent enough to compete in IDPA, and other formal shooting sports. i had plans to enter into local matches this summer, to see how well i'd place.

since i'm federally prohibited for a year, am i still allowed to on and shoot CO2 and air pistols? how about archery? i've always wanted to learn it, and now seems like a good time to pick it up, since i won't be able to hunt with a rifle this year, either.

redeye202 · 06-17-2010, 04:54 PM

Duuuude,your my friend,why would i not be there. Big_Grin_2

:banana
Your right about the half win,half lose part,and for doing it yourself,man you rocked the court,the judge seen that it was all BS on your exs part and that is why she gave you such leeway.
I watched your ex's mothers body expression during your questioning of her daughter,man she was twiching and scowling like she was trying to hold back a bad fart. lol Big_Grin_1

:biggrin2
You did understand at the end of the hearing what the judge WAS TELLING YOU TO DO TO GET THE PFA REMOVED,didn't you,wink,wink,nudge,nudge,as in yo,lissin up i talkin to ya.

On second thought,you came out a big winner,you got your daughter back and even winning the bazillion dollar lottery cant beat that. Clap

ps,my daughter said your funny and i have great taste in friends. Banana

Paradigm · 06-17-2010, 10:46 PM

Glad to hear you got the PFA for your daughter removed. That's a huge win and I'm really glad for ya! Clap

Best wishes moving forward.

As far as the legal stuff, I can't help you with the CO2, but I can tell you that my brother picked up archery when his ex used a PFA against him. This was a while ago, so I'm not sure about any possible law changes... Good luck.

***gnbrotz*** · 06-19-2010, 05:22 AM

(06-17-2010 12:04 PM)jahwarrior72 Wrote: since i'm federally prohibited for a year, am i still allowed to on and shoot CO2 and air pistols? how about archery? i've always wanted to learn it, and now seems like a good time to pick it up, since i won't be able to hunt with a rifle this year, either.

Under state and federal laws, you should be fine, but you may want to check the fine print of the PFA for references to "weapons" to be sure you don't have any additional prohibitions levied against you by the PFA beyond what actual statutes now prohibit.

Black powder items ARE prohibited to you. In general, they aren't considered "firearms" for things like licensing and transport, but they are included in prohibition.

cgbudde · 06-19-2010, 04:55 PM

(06-17-2010 04:54 PM)redeye202 Wrote: Duuuude,your my friend,why would i not be there.:banana
Your right about the half win,half lose part,and for doing it yourself,man you rocked the court,the judge seen that it was all BS on your exs part and that is why she gave you such leeway.
I watched your ex's mothers body expression during your questioning of her daughter,man she was twiching and scowling like she was trying to hold back a bad fart. lol:biggrin2
You did understand at the end of the hearing what the judge WAS TELLING YOU TO DO TO GET THE PFA REMOVED,didn't you,wink,wink,nudge,nudge,as in yo,lissin up i talkin to ya.

On second thought,you came out a big winner,you got your daughter back and even winning the bazillion dollar lottery cant beat that.

ps,my daughter said your funny and i have great taste in friends.

Sounds like your daughter doesn't know us all that well. Banana

It was good seeing you and your daughter there. And yes his ex's mother looked like she was going to drop a load in her pants. Angry

perfesser · 06-21-2010, 12:14 AM

Very glad you came out at least partially on top.I could never stand to be away from my son for any length of time.

redeye202 · (This post was last modified: 06-21-2010 01:38 AM by redeye202.)

It was good seeing you and your daughter there. And yes his ex's mother looked like she was going to drop a load in her pants. Angry

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Nice meeting you and yes she put on quite a show.
Alex is a standup person,and seeing this crap pulled on him just grits my ass,it's nothing but spite work,and they don't realize that in time ,they will be judged by a higher power than there is on this earth,and ladies,if your monitoring this post,just remember,eternity is a damn long time.

jahwarrior72 · 06-21-2010, 11:13 AM

(06-19-2010 05:22 AM)gnbrotz Wrote:
(06-17-2010 12:04 PM)jahwarrior72 Wrote: since i'm federally prohibited for a year, am i still allowed to on and shoot CO2 and air pistols? how about archery? i've always wanted to learn it, and now seems like a good time to pick it up, since i won't be able to hunt with a rifle this year, either.

Under state and federal laws, you should be fine, but you may want to check the fine print of the PFA for references to "weapons" to be sure you don't have any additional prohibitions levied against you by the PFA beyond what actual statutes now prohibit.

Black powder items ARE prohibited to you. In general, they aren't considered "firearms" for things like licensing and transport, but they are included in prohibition.

i'm aware of the black powder prohibition. but last i checked, CO2 guns and BB guns weren't on the list of prohibited items, with black jacks, saps, knives, and other things. as far as i know, for right now, i'm limited to pepper spray as a self defense items; i'm not even 100% sure about that. i do have a flashlight with a crenellated end on it, that could double as an impact device, that i was allowed to carry into a courtroom on a few occasions, and i carry a steel shafted Parker pen all the time. i only want to know about CO2 so i don't get rusty while i appeal the decision, or in case i have to wait the whole year.

perfesser · 06-22-2010, 02:19 AM

Taco seasoning doesn't sound like much protection to me...

jahwarrior72 · 06-22-2010, 01:17 PM

(06-22-2010 02:19 AM)perfesser Wrote: Taco seasoning doesn't sound like much protection to me...

me either, but it's better than nothing. on the upside, i carry a particularly strong one, by Fox Labs. i'm getting a a Cold Steel Inferno canister for my home; it's a big, fire extinguisher sized unit, that shoots thick foam.

redeye202 · 03-28-2011, 03:13 PM

Any update that can be put out in public?

jahwarrior72 · 03-31-2011, 05:49 PM

yes, my friend.

i currently see my daughter twice a week, for a total of 4 hours. she's been asking to get home visit time (i can only have her out in public) so she can acquainted with my new family, and her soon-to-be-arriving-any-day-now little brother, Alton Jacob.

her mother, and her lawyer, Christine Buscarini, are protesting this, and have gone so far as to claim that i abused my own daughter when she was an infant, and this "information" is only coming to light now. we have another custody conference coming up. my ex also decided to put my daughter in counseling at Scranton Counseling Center, and put her on anti-anxiety meds, none of which i agreed to, so that shit is coming to an abrupt end really fucking quick.

so, as a result, i'm expecting CYS (Children and Youth Services) to show up at my door, to bust my balls about something that never happened. it doesn't matter, really. once they actually talk to me, i'm sure they'll see that the allegation is a bunch of white trash psycho bullshit.

i believe she's just trying to get my kid diagnosed with something like bipolar or something, so she can collect Social Security for her, like she does for her other kids. that's her job: getting money from taxpayers like me, so she won't have to work, ever. she'd rather sit home on the computer all day and get food stamps, Access healthcare, welfare, live in public housing, get Social Security, and anything else, than get a job, like a million other single mothers do.

i also found out that in order to get my guns back, i'm going to have another fucking court hearing! i was told it was a simple as "my PFA is expired, so can i have my stuff back, please?" nooooooooo.....i have to fill out a bunch of forms, hand them in, then get a hearing scheduled, to see why i should be allowed to have my property back.

"so, Mister Jah, wjhy should we give you your stuff back?"

"uuuuuhhhh, because my PFA is expired, and it's mine?"

seriously, how do i respond to that? i wasn't convicted of anything, not even a misdemeanor. the law says i can't own or handle firearms or ammunition while under an active PFA, so why the fuck do i need to have a court hearing about it? i'm ready to say screw it, and just buy all new gear. next time, i'll buy a Glock; that way, i won't care if i lose it. losing another 1911 would be too much to bear.

another issue i'm going to have is getting a new LTCF. you remember that "character clause"? the one some sheriffs use to deny people a license to conceal? well, being that i was held under a PFA might be an issue. again, it doesn't matter that i didn't do anything wrong, or that my accuser didn't present a SINGLE SHRED OF ACTUAL EVIDENCE to support her claims. the simple fact that i was issued a PFA is enough for the sheriff to consider me a person or "low moral caliber". so, i guess i'll be looking into getting a FL or UT license, instead.

that's the deal so far.

jahwarrior72 · 03-31-2011, 05:56 PM

also, i found out what i can and can't carry for self defense. guns, whether cased ammo or blackpowder, is a no-no. air rifles are fine. knives are fine. nearly any other item that is legal to own and carry in PA is fine. so, i carry a few knives, usually one fixed balde, and two folders, plus pepper spray, and a hand load, like a kubaton or yawara stick. sometimes, i carry a leather pouch full of quarters. it's a weird feeling. i grew carrying these items, but got so used to carrying a gun, i forgot what it was like.

redeye202 · 04-01-2011, 03:55 PM

The fun never ends does it,if you need me for moral support again just let me know,as long as it takes 4hrs. or less i'm good to go,after that i'm toast,hell i'll even put on clean socks if it will help.

You have to admit that those who are gangstas might have it right,do what you want,screw the laws,they don't apply,live on welfare,let someone else pick up the tab,deal drugs for pocket money.

At least is you get caught and get hammered for it,it's for something you did, you on the other hand lived the lawfull life and got hammered for something you didn't do.

Your ex thinks she is getting away with something,when is reality all she is doing is screwing up a childs life,and her actions can be said to be CHILD ABUSE,when put in proper form,and you don't need a lawyer to do that.

Stay cool my friend and don't get angry,get even,it's more funner that way.

jahwarrior72 · 05-21-2011, 09:27 PM

less than a month to go. Banana

jahwarrior72 · 05-30-2011, 06:47 PM

so, last week i began the process of getting my guns back. my PFA expires on June 15th; i wanted to be sure that the PA State Police are aware of it, so the removal process is quick and painless.

of course, Fate stepped into the picture and said, "nigga, you stoopid."

i spoke to a PSP captain at the barracks. he made me aware that although they have it in their system that i have an active PFA, i would need to bring some sort of documentation that it's expired. which means, getting a form issued by the Lackawanna County court, stating the PFA has expired. so, off i went to the Lackawanna County courthouse. what i found out is this:

1. i have to fill out a Petition for the Return of Weapons. once filled out, the court clerk will scedule a hearing. more on that later.

2. once the form is filled, and a court date is confirmed, copies are sent to the judge, the Sheriff, myself, and the "plaintiff", and by plaintiff, i mean the asshole who started this whole clusterfuck in the first place.

3. once the "plaintiff" receives two copies of the petition, i simply wait until my court date, which will be on JULY 13th. yes, that's right. my PFA expires June 15th, but my hearing is a month after that.

at this hearing, i'll have to go in front of Judge Moyle, who issued the PFA in the first place, and explain why i think i deserve to get my guns back. i have to explain this, and then the "plaintiff" gets to tell the judge why she thinks i shouldn't.

are you following this? my PFA will be expired by this point, but i'll still be prohibited by a PFA. and, to sweeten the deal, the judge may decide to not let me have my guns back.

so, the chances of me getting my sweetsexy 1911 back are shrinking exponentially. nevermind that i won't have a lawyer representing me...again.

the only upside to this is that once my PFA is officially expired, i have the documentation to prove it. i can hand this in to the PSP, and it would only take them a few minutes to clear my name from their system. in other words, i'll be able to pass PICS again. i can buy a gun, or have someone transfer a gun to me. i probably won't be issued a LTCF by the Sheriff's office, though, so i may finally be getting that FL license, after all. you know, the dreaded Florida loophole?

i might start collecting out-of-state licenses like baseball cards, come to think of it. AZ, UT, NH....there are a couple. who knows, with the legislation in PR that's come to light, i may even be able to get a license for PR soon. imagine that....going to the island, drinking fresh coconut milk from the tree, sunbathing.....with a gun.

that's it for now.

Lazydog · 05-30-2011, 07:54 PM

Good luck man with everything, sorry you have to jump though so many hoops to get your rightfully own property back.

What is sad is the fact that law abiding citizens have to prove they are no threat while criminals are set free to commit more crimes. It just isn't right.

As I have read a criminal once said it doesn't pay to be law abiding as the law is setup to protect the criminal not the innocent.