Under current law, individuals convicted of domestic violence against a spouse are prohibited from possessing firearms, but the same restriction does not consistently apply to abusive dating partners or convicted stalkers — a dangerous disparity known as the “boyfriend loophole.”
Coleen Christian and Fred Harran: Working together to protect Bucks County families
The sheriff’s and prothonotary’s offices ensure protection from abuse.
Law & Order: BUX (Ep. 6): When home isn’t safe: PFA orders with Prothonotary Coleen Christian
Christian, who has revolutionized the prothonotary’s office since 2021, explains the significant 84% increase in PFA applications from 2014 to 2024, underscoring the urgent need for these life-saving orders.