Okay, one more time for those of us that are thick, carry in state park

[dc dalton]

Sorry guys (and gals) I tried searching for this but can't find any information here newer than 2008.

Tootie and I are thinking about going up to Promised Land State Park tomorrow ... what the hell are the CURRENT laws pertaining to carrying in a state park.

Again sorry for not retaining what I have read and not being able to find my answer without posting ANOTHER thread about this.

[smithwessn]

I'm pretty sure it's CC only (with LTCF) in state park. No OC. Someone else should be along to verify that.

[dc dalton]

I'm pretty sure it's CC only (with LTCF) in state park. No OC. Someone else should be along to verify that.

hmm, now I have to figure out how the heck Tootie can CC in a bikini ....

[fingers80002]

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...led-carry.html

[HiredGoon]

hmm, now I have to figure out how the heck Tootie can CC in a bikini ....

Show us a pic of her in the bikini and we'll help you out with that

[Curmudgeon]

You will find what you seek here as well, including chapter and verse on the law...

http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-ope...ark-carry.html

Note post by JCWohlschlag, #20.


Short answer, YES, must be concealed, must have LTCF.

[Statkowski]

Here's the ACSL up-to-date copy of the UFA: http://forum.pafoa.org/concealed-open-carry-121/55152-actual-statute-concerning-state-park-carry.html

It's 18 Pa.C.S. §6109(m.2):

(m.2) Inconsistent provisions.--Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7506 (relating to violation of rules regarding conduct on Commonwealth property), 75 Pa.C.S. § 7727 (relating to additional limitations on operation) or the act of June 28, 1995 (P.L. 89, No. 18), [FN3] known as the Conservation and Natural Resources Act, and regulations promulgated under that act, a firearm may be carried as provided in subsection (a) by:
(1) a law enforcement officer whose current identification as a law enforcement officer shall be construed as a valid license to carry a firearm; or
(2) any licensee.

What this says in legalese is that if you have an LTCF you can ignore the prohibition spelled out in 17 Pa. Code § 11.215:

Weapons and hunting.

(4) Possessing an uncased device, or uncasing a device, including a firearm, archery equipment or slingshot, that is capable of discharging or propelling a projectile, except as provided in paragraph (2) or (7), or except in the owner's building on a leased campsite, in the owner's residence, or in the owner's vehicle or trailer.

The DCNR regulation says it's illegal to carry outside one's vehicle or residence. The State Law overrides this prohibition by allowing concealed carry if one has an LTCF. Open carry is still prohibited.

[smithwessn]

hmm, now I have to figure out how the heck Tootie can CC in a bikini ....

Buy her a little Derringer??!!

[SauerGrapes]

hmm, now I have to figure out how the heck Tootie can CC in a bikini ....

Bakini in a state park, she'll ruin it for everyone! Very very small gun.

[Bucky]

Great info in this thread. I live right next to Tyler State Park. For years I've avoided the "walk in the park" because it wasn't allowed (as far as I knew).

Although I don't agree, I somewhat understand the restrictions imposed on schools and by some states bars. What is the logic behind parks??