Florida state law vs local laws..

[saturnx]

Wouldn't this stop Philadelphia from making up their own rules?..

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politic...-their/1189074

Interesting how quickly local government will abandon their money making laws when they are the ones facing penalty.

[ByblosHex]

In Pa there is already law against any local government from making a law which otherwise regulates the possession or ownership of Firearms. This is a Misdemeanor of the 1st degree. There are no known charges of this statute. So, in essence Pa already has a law like the one in Florida, except in Pa no-one ever gets charged with being in violation of it. Not even Philadelphia who violates this law regularly.

(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.
(a.1) No right of action.--
(1) No political subdivision may bring or maintain an action at law or in equity against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association or dealer for damages, abatement, injunctive relief or any other relief or remedy resulting from or relating to either the lawful design or manufacture of firearms or ammunition or the lawful marketing or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public.
(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a political subdivision from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision.
(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
"Dealer." The term shall include any person engaged in the business of selling at wholesale or retail a firearm or ammunition.
"Firearms." This term shall have the meaning given to it in section 5515 (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training) but shall not include air rifles as that term is defined in section 6304 ( relating to sale and use of air rifles).
"Political subdivision." The term shall include any home rule charter municipality, county, city, borough, incorporated town, township or school district.

18 Pa.C.S. § 6119: Violation penalty
Except as otherwise specifically provided, an offense under this subchapter constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree.

[saturnx]

So how is it that Philadelphia gets a free pass? or any other township?

[God's Country]

So how is it that Philadelphia gets a free pass? or any other township?

AFAIK none of their laws are enforceable or have been successfully enforced.
But you are right if our law levied a penalty shit would change fast. This is why they still pull this shit. They have no need for accountability.

[ByblosHex]

So how is it that Philadelphia gets a free pass? or any other township?

They don't get a free pass, they're just never brought up on charges by the DA offices.

[mbinpa]

All you need is a Attorney General to enforce the rules. And probably a citizens petition or juicy news story to prod the AG into action.

[saturnx]

This is probably a silly question but, does writing letters have any effect on politicians anymore? Besides our vote, how can an individual let the powers to be know how we feel?

[ByblosHex]

This is probably a silly question but, does writing letters have any effect on politicians anymore? Besides our vote, how can an individual let the powers to be know how we feel?

It's hit or miss. Read my topic here: http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/141...18-6120-a.html

about my experience in having an illegal Firearms Possession law overturned.

In my experience, it works great, you just have to make the effort. Honestly, a lot of local governments don't know Pa Law for whatever reason, and sometimes all they need is for someone to let them know.

[saturnx]

It's hit or miss. Read my topic here: http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/141...18-6120-a.html

about my experience in having an illegal Firearms Possession law overturned.

In my experience, it works great, you just have to make the effort. Honestly, a lot of local governments don't know Pa Law for whatever reason, and sometimes all they need is for someone to let them know.

This is exactly how I want to get involved. That's encouraging to say the least, and it makes me feel that much better to apart of this forum.

[xddan]

Im happy I live in florida. Because there is some crap that lives there and they do not care who they hurt.