Municipalities in violation of §6120 (Preemption)

[t1m0thy]

Just called the mayor and got placed onto the agenda. September 28th @ 6:30 PM.

Address: 300 W High St
Ebensburg, PA 15931-1582

[Statkowski]

Will you be OCing?

[t1m0thy]

Originally Posted by Statkowski

Will you be OCing?

I am new to OC. Am I permitted to carry in the borough building? I was meaning to ask. I assumed yes as it is a public building.

[Statkowski]

As Borough Council President, I OCed at all council meetings. It's legal to OC everywhere except those places where it's illegal, and a "public" building isn't one of those places (whereas a K-12 school or court facility is).

If you choose not to carry, or at least not carry openly, we'll all understand. First you have to know the law, then you have to be comfortable doing it. If you won't feel comfortable, then don't.

[/dev/null]

Originally Posted by /dev/null

Someone brought up an article in "Township News" that Laura reached out and was looking for. I got a copy of the magazine from out township supervisor and read the article. Low&Behold within the first couple paragraphs Shefearsnothign is mentioned as an ongoing case (to which townships need to be VERY careful about this type of legislation).

The article clearly spells it out in no uncertain terms that the State has the authority to create firearm legislation, and the ONLY thing that the township can really do is ban discharge (and in parks thats already coved - according to the article)... anything else is a hot potato that could be costly.

Y'all might want to reefer to that article in the Sept 2009 copy of Township News - pg28 and suggest that the supervisors actually read it.

As I dont have permissions (yet) to post the content, Id rather not get into hot water for violating copyright laws.... although Ive already sought permission form the publisher to post this article (well see how that goes).

So, I tried and the following is what the publishers response is...

"Matt --

This is to respectfullly decline your request to reprint the Pa. Township News article on gun control. Our practice is to avoid allowing the use of Township News materials in a context that we have insufficient knowledge of or control over.

We regret being unable to help you in this matter but trust you will acknowledge the necessity for this decision. Thank you for your interest.


Ginni Linn
Director of Communications
Editor, Pa. Township News
Pennsylvania State Association
of Township Supervisors
4855 Woodland Drive
Enola, PA 17025-1291
Phone: (717) 763-0930
Fax: (717) 763-9732
E-mail: glinn@psats.org
Web: www.psats.org

[anonymouse]

Originally Posted by lcompton

Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
STATUS: Currently in place. Level of enforcement unknown.
ENACTED: Unknown.

Uwchlan Township's firearms ban in township parks is presently under challenge. You may read the entire thread concerning status and periodic updates here (Yep, I'm Pissed...).

I might as well post a followup in here too. The Uwchlan Township park ban has been resolved!

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Congratulations to Uwchlan Township for resolving the issue within a week! They were notified of the issue on the evening of Monday, 9/14 and the sign was fixed as of Friday, 9/18!

Thank you, lcompton, for all your hard work.

Edit: They even took the time to clean up the graffiti!

[t1m0thy]

I have a work conflict...I am going to reschedule for next months meeting.

[BenP]

Borough of Norristown
Status: Currently in place
enacted 10-7-2008 by ord #08-24


Borough code found here http://ecode360.com/?custId=NO0820

§225-1 With the exception of fishing upon Commonwealth waterways, no person shall set a trap or snare or hunt wild animals in any manner in Municipal parks. No person shall disturb nests or harm any wild animal in any way in Municipal parks. Possession of any firearms of any kind on park property, including but not limited to handguns, rifles, and bows, is forbidden.

[ChamberedRound]

Originally Posted by anonymouse

I might as well post a followup in here too. The Uwchlan Township park ban has been resolved!

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Congratulations to Uwchlan Township for resolving the issue within a week! They were notified of the issue on the evening of Monday, 9/14 and the sign was fixed as of Friday, 9/18!

Thank you, lcompton, for all your hard work.

Edit: They even took the time to clean up the graffiti!

Good work guys. As yuppie left-wing as Uwclan is becoming (along with all the other Main Line towns), I would've thought that they would've thrown up every barrier they could find.

[HiredGoon]

Although I do not live in Westmoreland County, I see that it appears they are in violation, as stated on the park rules website (my bold below):

No person except those authorized by Westmoreland County or conducting official County business, shall, on any County owned property:

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Hunt, trap, cart, bring into, and/or discharge any type of gun, pistol, revolver, air gun, bow and arrow, slingshot, or any other weapon except in those specific areas designated for such purposes.

Contact info:

Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation
194 Donohoe Road
Greensburg, PA 15601

Claude Petroy, Director

Phone: 724.830.3955
E-Mail: cpetroy@co.westmoreland.pa.us