Easton Preemption Violation

[zackattack784]

I noticed Easton has their city ordinances posted online and after looking through them found, what appears to me, a preemption violation regarding public parks.

Chapter 404 Section 404-4
G. Weapons. No person other than those authorized by the City shall carry or discharge firearms, bow and arrows, or other lethal weapons.
[Amended 1-28-1976 by Ord. No. 2343]

The only part that has me confused is the part about being "authorized by the City." My only guess is that since this ordinance goes back to 1976, it was before the time of preemption and has probably never been used, though technically still on the books.

[Solo]

The sign at Upper Hackett Park has something on it about no firearms...

[Red]

The sign at Upper Hackett Park has something on it about no firearms...

Sounds like a nice place for an open carry picnic.

[anonymouse]

I noticed Easton has their city ordinances posted online and after looking through them found, what appears to me, a preemption violation regarding public parks.



The only part that has me confused is the part about being "authorized by the City." My only guess is that since this ordinance goes back to 1976, it was before the time of preemption and has probably never been used, though technically still on the books.

§6120 was originally passed on October 18, 1974:

http://www.palrb.us/pamphletlaws/190...0/act/0260.pdf



It's not identical to today's statute, but this section has existed for over 35 years.

[shooter357]

Sounds like a nice place for an open carry picnic.

I'll attend.