Philadelphia bans guns in city parks

2flhun said:

Typical Philly.

They do what they want, how they want and wait for the court decision.

This applies to CCing in the city with a permit from a state with PA reciprocity. There is the law and there is what Philly will do to you.

I am headed up there in a couple of weeks for the Dash for Donor Awareness. My plan is to stay sandwiched between my uncle and cousin all weekend, both are Philly cops. Hopefully their badges will save me if I am "caught" with my pistol(and VA permit). The City is in ruin, structurally, legally and morally. My uncle, cousin and their friends/cop brothers are all very PRO 2A. But about half of the Philly PD are severely ANTI 2A. They believe that they are the only ones who should have firearms.

It will get much worse very soon. A bunch or the 20-30 year vets are getting ready to retire. They will be taking their views, common sense and values with them. What comes in and replaces them will make Philly even worse.

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And yet, Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter has signed into law an ordinance that SPECIFICALLY makes it a crime for people who are licensed by the State to carry firearms for self-defense to exercise their rights while in public parks.

This is unacceptable. And ILLEGAL.

We will not be made into criminals. We will not be punished for the bad acts of others who have no respect for their fellow man. And we will not tolerate being restricted from exercising our freedoms just because some Mayor thinks he is above the law!

Join me on May 25th in Philadelphia as we protest this outright violation of State law, and make ourselves heard. March with me through Philadelphia, from Love Park to the People's Plaza, and let us make sure the entire city knows that we are not going to allow our right to self-defense to be stripped away from us in a time when we need it the most!

I got in touch with my lawyer - he says that he, some other local lawyers, and the NRA are looking at this.

If you are able and planning to attend, make it known by RSVPing in this thread. That way we'll know how many strong we will be! I'll create a Facebook event as well, for those who are interested. Also, if you have any way to contribute - sign making, bringing along a bullhorn, can provide snacks and refreshments while we march - let us know!

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/445811052166607/

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mythaeus said:

Curmudgeon, are you and your wife coming down for this? Haven't see you for a while. I'll be OC'ing, which I never do, to the Love Park event then march to People's Park for the Gun Rights Across America event http://forum.pafoa.org/political-13...-america-save-second-rally-may-25-2013-a.html .

My wife and by 6-month-old will be there too. The simple fact that my wife cannot carry to protect her self and our little boy when she takes him to city parks and playgrounds makes me sick to my stomach.

There may be a lawsuit before May 25th though: http://pennrecord.com/news/9684-phi...-gun-ban-attorneys-may-seek-injunctive-relief , but the event will still take place.

Al

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Curmudgeon said:

Ha! I read your post/question to her and before I got halfway through it she stopped me and said, "yeah, yeah, yeah... I just have one question. Do I get to hold the baby?"



So, if little dragon-lite (see what I did there?) will be there, and she can hold him, then she will be there! That is one seriously good looking boy!

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WheelHead said:

Lived there for 15 years. I'd go to hell before I would go back....oh wait....same difference....

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JasonB said:

PA would be better off if they gave Philly to NJ.

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