Need To Know News 19-10-03 Original post Cached copy New Law Proposes to Prohibit Gun Ownership from People Convicted of Misdemeanor “Hate Crimes” Need To Know News - 2019-10-03 - Original post - Cached copy Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, the co-sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, says the misdemeanors that would prevent someone from owning a gun include threats and harassment.