FPC Lawsuit Forces Pennsylvania State Police to Drop 80% Receiver Policy

Summary

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) successfully litigated against the Pennsylvania State Police for six years in the case of Landmark v. Evanchick, leading to a settlement where the state police agreed to revoke its policy classifying 80% receivers as firearms requiring a background check. The policy was initially based on an opinion by former Attorney General Josh Shapiro in December 2019, but a preliminary injunction prevented its enforcement. The recent settlement, formalized by a court order on March 6, 2026, officially discontinues the matter.