Municipalities in violation of §6120 (Preemption)

[Evolution]

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

Actually, they shouldn't be "writing" anything. They should be striking any provisions regarding the carry or possession of firearms. The State Legislature sets these limits. PERIOD.

Well if they leave it open to all individuals that carry their firearms legally and they want it in the rules stating such then So be it. I mean if it makes them feel good, that is fine with me. As long as it isn't "restricted". We'll have to wait and see what the amendment actually states when I receive it. I think they just want the process to be "official". If it go's sour then I will have to contact them back or attend the next meeting in September.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by jcheinaman

Well if they leave it open to all individuals that carry their firearms legally and they want it in the rules stating such then So be it. I mean if it makes them feel good, that is fine with me. As long as it isn't "restricted".

True, but I doubt their 'remedy' will be to note that "legally carried firearms are permitted." I guess I'm just a pessimist.

[Statkowski]

I am sure if they say no that I could get it on a right to know basis?

A draft copy of an ordinance change is not a public document until the ordinance change is voted on and approved. Sorry, the RTKL doesn't apply here. They can, as a courtesy, furnish you a copy, but they don't have to.

[Falcon four]

Washington Township, Westmoreland County:

Kunkle Park:

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED:

ü Driving or parking on grass areas or trails

ü Landing aircraft

ü Hitting of golf balls

ü Depositing refuse anywhere but in appropriate receptacles

ü Posting or distributing notices, advertisements or handbills

ü Possessing or discharging firearms or weapons

ü Possessing or setting off fireworks or explosive devises or launching of rockets

ü Use of electrical amplifying equipment

ü Using indecent or vulgar language

ü Domestic animals off a leash

ü Sale of alcoholic beverages

ü Sale or use of illegal drugs

ü Abusing or damaging any park facilities or structures

ü Any merchandising or using park as part of a for-profit business

ü Fires- except in designated or permitted areas

ü Removal of any Township property- all things contained in Kunkle Park, either man-made or occurring naturally, are the sole property of Washington Township

ü Anything else deemed inappropriate by the Washington Township Board of Supervisors or the Washington Township Police Department or regulated by Ordinance 49





I also checked out two other parks but did not find any prohibition.

[exceltoexcel]

Lansdowne

http://www.e-codes.generalcode.com/c...t=ws&cb=1627_A

[Dane]

Ephrata Borough, Lancaster County.

http://www.e-codes.generalcode.com/s...7&req=firearms

§ 221-3. Availability and use of recreation areas.
[Amended 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1279]

Every recreation area shall be made available for the use of any individual under the terms of this chapter and of rules and regulations of the Borough Council and under the direction of individuals appointed as supervisors of the specific recreation areas and for the use of any group that shall have made application and received written approval from the office of the Borough Manager or the Director of Recreation upon such terms, conditions and regulations prescribed in this chapter or established by the Borough Council.

§ 221-4. Prohibited acts.

It shall be unlawful for any person, while in any recreation area or other property owned or supervised by the Borough or using any facility thereof, to do or cause to be done or performed any of the following acts or deeds:

E. To hunt or to possess within any recreation area any firearms, air gun or bow and arrow unless such area has been set aside for such purpose and then only according to special regulations for such particular area.

[Statkowski]

You can take Indiana County Parks off the list. Just received a personal, one-sentence e-mail from the head County Commissioner stating:

For your information. the County Commissioners acted upon the parks ordinance favoring the recommendations which were identified in your letter of June 22.

LETTER WRITING WORKS. MAYBE NOT ALL THE TIME, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT TO TRY.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by Statkowski

You can take Indiana County Parks off the list. Just received a personal, one-sentence e-mail from the head County Commissioner stating:

LETTER WRITING WORKS. MAYBE NOT ALL THE TIME, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT TO TRY.

I've updated the map and the original post nothing this issue. THANK YOU for seeing this through.