carry in PA state parks

[pete1953]

I saw a West Virginia notice that carry in PA state parks is now legal as of December 17, 2008. Does anyone know about this or where to find out? Thank you.
Pete

[Evolution]

This was passed when Rendell signed HB1845 into law. You can refer to this at handgunlaw.us . I am linking you to the off limits documents. Just click on PA.

http://handgunlaw.us/documents/USOffLimitsN-W.pdf

[LittleRedToyota]

also, if you search this forum for HB1845, you will find a bunch of threads with more information.

[PocketProtector]

So if you're not "hunting" you can only have a firearm in your camp ???

[LittleRedToyota]

So if you're not "hunting" you can only have a firearm in your camp ???

not any longer. with the passage of HB1845, you can now CC in a state park if you have an LTCF whether you are hunting or not.

[MichaelJ]

Will this force municipalities to have to re-examine their park and rec regulations?

[Statkowski]

Nope, two separate issues.

DNCR originally banned guns based on a regulation. They have since amended the regulation. Preemption does not apply to a state agency.

Municipalities, even if they have parks bans, cannot have them due to preemption, which does apply to municipalities.

Bottom line? We've got to keep hammering away at the municipalities one at a time.

[gnbrotz]

Nope, two separate issues.

DNCR originally banned guns based on a regulation. They have since amended the regulation. Preemption does not apply to a state agency.

Municipalities, even if they have parks bans, cannot have them due to preemption, which does apply to municipalities.

Bottom line? We've got to keep hammering away at the municipalities one at a time.

Agreed. Though it is certainly always worthy of mention that the legislature must not believe that "guns in parks" are a danger to society, as they have taken this recent, clear, and unanimous action to expand our ability to protect ourselves.

[Statkowski]

Originally posted by gnbrotz
Though it is certainly always worthy of mention that the legislature must not believe that "guns in parks" are a danger to society, as they have taken this recent, clear, and unanimous action to expand our ability to protect ourselves.

Most respectfullly nonconcur with your statement. It was not the Legislature that changed the rules, but rather the Executive Branch (DCNR). I'm sure the Legislature had some input on the change, but the Legislature has never had a problem with guns in parks - court facilities and schools, maybe, but that's about it.

[gnbrotz]

Most respectfullly nonconcur with your statement.

As do I with your latest offering.

I have neither seen nor heard any indication that DCNR had any desire or inclination to change their 'regulation' and permit license-holders to carry in State Parks. In the absence of that, the legislature recognized the importance of this issue and passed legislation which nullified the existing DCNR regulation.

Absent the legislature's action, things would remain unchanged.