Sheriff: no carry in park

**Mocha Java** · July 24th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Here we go again:

At the same time, Durante moved to revoke DePaul's permit to carry a concealed firearm because, he said, carrying a firearm on any county trail or in its parks is illegal.

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/break..._incident.html

**-JD-** · July 24th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Bike ride anybody?

**falcn** · July 24th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Hmm unable to tell if this was a good shoot from the story.

It almost sounds like he was defending himself against the same kind of thugs that had bothered the DA. Maybe they threatened his life?

Still your point is valid - wrong reason to pull his license.

Simultaneously being discussed here:
http://forum.pafoa.org/pennsylvania-...ail-fears.html

looking at the description of the shoot in the link in this thread - he used very bad judgement.

**mjfletcher** · July 24th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Being discussed here:

http://forum.pafoa.org/pennsylvania-...ail-fears.html

From the article there, bad shoot. they were already at least 100 feet away from him before he started shooting.

**unloved** · July 24th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by falcn

Hmm unable to tell if this was a good shoot from the story.

According to another report he was shooting as they were fleeing and approximately 250' away from him. Based on that, I'd have to say no way is this a good shoot.

**adymond** · July 24th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Risa Vetri Ferman, Montgomery County District Attorney, said an investigation is ongoing into what role the juveniles played, and charges could be lodged later.

"This guy was clearly the aggressor," Durante said. "That's why his permit is being revoked."

Seems like they should get their stories straight before they speak to the press. Do we know if this gentleman is a member?

The district attorney, in an odd coincidence, was riding bikes on the trail near Norristown with her husband several weeks ago when the pair saw a group of teenagers enter the trail, which in the county stretches for 60 miles from Green Lane to the border with Philadelphia.

The group spread across the trail, partly blocking the way, Ferman said. As they approached, her husband lowered his shoulder and knocked one of them out of the way, according to her account.

Two other people have reported being assaulted on the trail. As a result of the incidents, there was a meeting involving the sheriff, the district attorney, and local police, Durante and Ferman said.

"We will not tolerate violent thugs who terrorize law- abiding citizens enjoying our trail," Ferman said today in an e-mail. "We will go after these punks, and give them the punishment they deserve."

Ferman advised: "If someone is on the trail and witnesses an incident or anything that appears suspicious, I strongly encourage them to contact police immediately."

Durante recommended carrying a cell phone from which to call authorities.

So don't try to defend yourself like the DA's husband did (why wasn't he charged with assault?) instead bend over and while you are being assaulted call the LEO to come in after the event is over.

I'd like to know more about James DePaul Jr. because I think we might need to set up another support thread for him.

**adymond** · July 24th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by unloved

According to another report he was shooting as they were fleeing and approximately 250' away from him. Based on that, I'd have to say no way is this a good shoot.

I'm not seeing any info that is credible that proves they were 250' away. If that is the case he is boned. I will give him the benefit of the doubt though based upon the history of the violence that has occured on that trail.