oc/cc in Core Creek Park

[steelerfan]

Anyone know if you're allowed to oc/cc there ?
I entered the park & didn't see any signs prohibiting firearms,although I know you're not allowed to hunt there. I went in shed hunting & after about an hour saw a sign posted at the edge of one of the cornfields stating no hunting or fierarms.
If you're not allowed why would they put the sign in such an obscure place & not at the entrance ?

[kcr121]

Core Creek Park is a county park. If there is a prohibition on the possession of firearms in the park, whether concealed or open, it is in violation of 18 PA C.S. §6120.

[steelerfan]

Yeah,that's what I'm trying to find out,if there is indeed a prohibition of firearms or not. For now I'm erring on the side of caution by not carrying there, but I know where I was there's always an outside chance of a coyote encounter

[rady8um]

Core Creek Park is a county park. If there is a prohibition on the possession of firearms in the park, whether concealed or open, it is in violation of 18 PA C.S. §6120.

SEE ABOVE

Yeah,that's what I'm trying to find out,if there is indeed a prohibition of firearms or not.

Doesn't matter...See above

For now I'm erring on the side of caution by not carrying there,

No need. See above

but I know where I was there's always an outside chance of a coyote encounter

Or a two legged predator

[BimmerJon]

As mentioned, they could have signs, a blimp, a laser show and a cop standing at the entrance telling you firearms are prohibited... doesn't matter

It is LEGAL


http://reference.pafoa.org/statutes/...nd-ammunition/

(a) General rule.--No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth.

[steelerfan]

Thanks to all. Years ago a friend of mine was going through that park in his Ford Ranchero,he had a cap on the back & it was loaded with so much junk he didn't even know what was back there but a park ranger stopped him & asked if he could check his vehicle,he said yes,ranger found my buddy's compound bow,no arrows, underneath a bunch of junk,ranger took the bow & he was issued a nice fine for "hunting" on park property. Never got the bow back either.

[phillykev]

Thanks to all. Years ago a friend of mine was going through that park in his Ford Ranchero,he had a cap on the back & it was loaded with so much junk he didn't even know what was back there but a park ranger stopped him & asked if he could check his vehicle,he said yes,ranger found my buddy's compound bow,no arrows, underneath a bunch of junk,ranger took the bow & he was issued a nice fine for "hunting" on park property. Never got the bow back either.

A bow is not a firearm and therefore not covered by the Uniform Firearms Act.

[tl_3237]

Yeah,that's what I'm trying to find out,if there is indeed a prohibition of firearms or not. For now I'm erring on the side of caution by not carrying there, but I know where I was there's always an outside chance of a coyote encounter

SECTION 31. FIREARMS - HATCHETS AND KNIVES, ETC.
A. No person shall,

1 Bring into or upon the properties of the Department, nor have in his possession, nor discharge or set off anywhere upon said properties, a revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, air rifle, air gun, water gun or any gun , rifle, firearm or bow or other weapon that discharges projectiles either by air, explosive substance or by any other force. Except that this section shall not apply to any deputy sheriff, police officer, peace officer, park ranger or other duly appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of his position nor to any person while on or in those areas which may from time to time be
designated as hunting areas by the Department or while upon designated target ranges or areas.

Bucks County Park System Rules & Regulations

[steelerfan]

I just love it when laws & rules contradict each other

[kcr121]

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