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New state law allows attorneys to store guns for domestic abusers; this lawyer is ready

May 2, 2019

A Philadelphia lawyer has shelled out about $3,500 for a gun safe where he can store guns for clients accused of domestic abuse.

Joseph Lento told the PA Post that he is willing to provide the service under the state’s new Protection from Abuse Act, which took effect April 10. “It doesn’t require much on my part, other than say, just an initial investment and some ongoing oversight,” he said.

The new law no longer allows accused abusers to turn over their guns to friends or family members.

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