Delaware County Parks UFA Preemption Violation

[BimmerJon]

Veterans memorial park in broomall is in violation too

Lawrence road

[soberbyker]

Veterans memorial park in broomall is in violation too

Lawrence road

So have you done anything to correct it? You're pretty quick to jump on others and tell them what they should or should have done, so I thought I'd ask, since you're a Delco resident and know of this violation.

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[FNG19]

You're pretty quick to jump on others and tell them what they should or should have done, so I thought I'd ask, since you're a Delco resident and know of this violation.

If you want help with the letter, BimmerJon, hit me up in PM's (or post it here). I'll be happy to give you the same help I give other folks. If not, that's fine... as long as you do something about the problem, now that you're aware of it and are able to act on it.

[BimmerJon]

Letter already sent but thanks guys!

[soberbyker]

Letter already sent but thanks guys!

That's cool, care to share the letter with us, for possible future use, and of course any response you may receive as well?

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[fats429]

I was in Shemledy park (spelling) in Springfield Delaware co.same sign Took a picture with my I phone will be sending a letter tonight will keep this thread updated with any respon . When I was there after reading the sign I decided to open carry for the rest of our stay in the park . Had a very nice afternoon with the wife and kids

[soberbyker]

I was in Shemledy park (spelling) in Springfield Delaware co.same sign Took a picture with my I phone will be sending a letter tonight will keep this thread updated with any respon . When I was there after reading the sign I decided to open carry for the rest of our stay in the park . Had a very nice afternoon with the wife and kids

Smedley.

http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/smedley.html

Be interesting to see the wording. On the general DELCO park rules it says ...

6. The use of firearms, air guns, slingshots, bows and arrows, and fireworks is prohibited.

... which is legitamte, local gov can regulate the discharge (use of) but not carry.

http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/summer/ParkRules.pdf
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[Gman106]

The last thread activity regarding this DELCO Parks preemption violation was about two years ago. I took a walk along the Leiper-Smedley trail into Smedley Park today and see that the sign prohibiting possession of a firearm is still posted.

I was not carrying today (though I have an LTCF), but just to be clear should I be carrying in a county park in future, this preemption is, in fact, illegal, and though one could be subject to an improper arrest, the charge would have be dropped and one's record cleared?

Also, having read through this thread and noting that others have proactively challenged the county on this matter, how is it the county can simply ignore PA law one's it's formally brought to their attention? I'm assuming it's because someone would have to actually bring litigation and get a judgement compelling them to comply before they are forced to do so?

[Statkowski]

Also, having read through this thread and noting that others have proactively challenged the county on this matter, how is it the county can simply ignore PA law one's it's formally brought to their attention?

Call your County Commissioner's office. Write to your County Commissioner's office. Not just one person - everyone out there who lives in Delaware County. Demand an answer.

[thundrr1]

Also, having read through this thread and noting that others have proactively challenged the county on this matter, how is it the county can simply ignore PA law one's it's formally brought to their attention?

As I said in post 17, They believe that they own the parks and they can regulate gun carry in them just as you and I can in OUR home. That is the position their lawyer takes. He claims that over rides our rights.