CCW in State Parks Legal Soon?

[Fireguy15]

I got the ILA email today, after the news about the Amendment to House Bill 1845 being shot down (lost, stolen handgun reporting (READ HERE)) they also mentioned another Amendment that passed.

The House overwhelmingly passed two NRA-supported amendments to HB1845, which further protect the rights of Pennsylvania’s gun-owners. One amendment, which passed 197 to 5, sponsored by Representative Edward Staback (D-115), would eliminate the prohibition of concealed carry permit holders right to carry in State Parks.

So is this law now or is there more to it? Sorry not sure if PA Legislature is the same as Federal or not.

I would sure like to see this go through.

[Pa. Patriot]

IIRC, as soon as fast Eddie signs it is "law".

[s.vermeire]

IIRC, as soon as fast Eddie signs it is "law".

And even if he doesn't they have numbers to pass it anyways. Right?

[Fireguy15]

197-5, sounds like they have the numbers they need to me.

[Johannes_Paulsen]

IIRC, as soon as fast Eddie signs it is "law".

Negative. It was an amendment to bill HR1845. In other words, they were voting on whether or not to ADD the amendments to bill HR1845 itself. The bill itself (which now incorporates the amendments that were approved yesterday) has not yet actually been passed by the House.

Also, the Senate needs to pass the bill as well.

We got the first down, but there's still another 40 yards to go.

[Fireguy15]

Negative. It was an amendment to bill HR1845. In other words, they were voting on whether or not to ADD the amendments to bill HR1845 itself. The bill itself (which now incorporates the amendments that were approved yesterday) has not yet actually been passed by the House.

Also, the Senate needs to pass the bill as well.

We got the first down, but there's still another 40 yards to go.

Thanks, I have only been back in the state since May 07, and had been gone since July 92. Couldn't for the life of me remember if we were working with a two sided house or not. I thought (or figured) so.

[Siobhra]

The Delaware State Park runs from Easton PA. To Bristol PA. on the PA side of the river. It contains the Delaware Canal. It is about 30 yards wide average.

You walk thru it if you cross any of the bridges over the canal.

Makes it so I don't want to visit New Hope anymore.

[rwilson452]

I'm thinking if HR1845 gets past the governor intact, we should plan a PAFOA picnic at the Bald Eagle State Park. It's central to the state. Everyone open carry of course.
Take pics and sent them to fat eddie.


Media event?

[mattop]

Is a natural area, such as Alan Seeger Natural Area, considered a state park? Would you be able to carry a handgun for protection in such a natural area?

[N3HCP]

Is a natural area, such as Alan Seeger Natural Area, considered a state park? Would you be able to carry a handgun for protection in such a natural area?

That's part of the State Forest system so you should be OK there. You can look at
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/statepar...habetical.aspxfor a complete list of all the State Parks.