Chester County Parks in Violation of the UFA

[Big77]

SECTION 31. Firearms, hatchets and knives, etc. on county real estate
No person shall:
A. Bring into or upon County real estate, nor have in his or her 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 employee or other duly appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of his or her 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.

I have many but will stick to 3 questions about this law.

First, is the guy who picks up sticks and trash in the park is authorized to carry a gun?

Second, am I really going to get arrested for shooting my water gun in a Pennsylvania park?

Third, who the hell writes these things?

We should hold a massive water gun fight.

[thorsmitersaw]

http://www.chesco.org/index.aspx?nid=1059

They are still in violation

Trapping, hunting, and /or possession of firearms are not permitted, except under special conditions established by the Department. [Section 9]

[Finch00]

I guess they are going to get sued

[ideaman]

Well let's not get carried away here. I think they have this law because they are going to assign an armed LEO to accompany each of the park patrons.

Wallah! You won't need knives or guns.