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Originally Posted by mrwildroot
Constables are NOT included. Sorry. My bad. I have edited my post to reflect this. Thanks PA Patriot for making us aware of this.
mrwildroot
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Why did I ask? Because the newspaper article implied that Constables may not carry at the polls - Other than a local rule in York County, I'm not aware of this restriction.
My local Judge of Elections is good with me there in uniform and armed. I have encountered local police voting and none said anything to me about *me* being in uniform and armed... but if there's statute proving me wrong, I'd stop as of the 2008 primary. I just don't think there is.
I'm in much the same boat as a CCW citizen - I don't want to lose any of my authority through atrophy; neither do I want to cross the line and exercise authority I do not have.
I do think the Constable in question had every right to *request* Mr. Rotz to leave his firearm in the car. I can ask to enter your home if I believe a person is inside for whom I have a warrant. In both instances, "no" is an answer you can use - and have every right to use.