Vac in PA, OCing in downtown Philly

[HaroldB]

I OC daily and went on vacation to PA and drove one of the days to Philly., I knew there were Fed. Bldgs around and came across one with my wife and Sister in Law while walking after parking our car. , so I crossed the street to keep my distance only to run into a Federal Bank bldg so I continued walking and low and behold another Federal bldg plus a City park across the street which there is a ordinance by the Mayor no guns allowed. So I was hot, exhausted while my wife and her sister went to see the liberty bell I finally said screw it and sat on the marble ledge in front of the last Fed bldg waiting next to the sidewalk I had a Park Ranger go by me several times by nothing was said. I felt in a jam but did what I had to do other then standing in the middle of the street. Just thought I would share this.

 

[bobqdevon]

If I'm not mistaken, PA's preemption prevents them from enacting an ordinance to that effect. I lived outside of Philly for 10 years and never had a problem.

Oh, and the feds usually won't bother you. It's the Philly police and the parking authority you have to watch out for. Bunch of crooks. But at least they shut down that criminal traffic court.


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[NavyLCDR]

It is only illegal to carry INSIDE a Federal building. So there is no need to walk out of your way around from them. And three Federal bank was not a Federal building because there would be no federal employees working there.

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[Mainsail]

I used to walk past the Federal Court building in downtown Tacoma (WA) all the time- no drama. They don't control the sidewalk.

 

[Firefighterchen]

I used to walk past the Federal Court building in downtown Tacoma (WA) all the time- no drama. They don't control the sidewalk.

Not yet at least.

 

[HaroldB]

Thanks. I thought you have to maintain a 1000 ft distance from bldg and cannot be on property as well. I will re-read. I OC'd everyday in Lancaster and one day in Philly and went into every restrauant I can think of to eat, stores, shops as well with no problems. Thx everyone for your response!

 

[HaroldB]

Btw I got my ordinance from app on ccw laws which was enacted just weeks ago about city parks until its overturned in PA.

 

[Agent Green]

I thought you have to maintain a 1000 ft distance from bldg and cannot be on property as well. I will re-read.

You would think people who are going to openly carry guns would take time to learn the laws involved before they do it. Guess not.

 

[HaroldB]

Are you here to make insulting comments or work with others like an adult. I don't live there but maybe you can't read due to lack of education.

 

[HaroldB]

Note: Philadelphia Mayor Nutter signed a law on 4/4/13 banning carry in city parks. While this law appears to be in violation of PA 18.6120, it may still be enforced until court action is initiated to overturn it.

 

[Sir Diealotz]

Are you here to make insulting comments or work with others like an adult. I don't live there but maybe you can't read due to lack of education.

He got banned LOL

 

[bobqdevon]

He got banned LOL

You mean HaroldB got banned?

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[HaroldB]

No HaroldB didn't get banned. Agent Green did.

 

[bobqdevon]

Ok. That was a little confusing, since it didn't specify who got banned.

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[smith934]

Are you here to make insulting comments or work with others like an adult. I don't live there but maybe you can't read due to lack of education.

Perhaps he could have been more polite and less insulting. That said, I would no more carry somewhere without learning the laws of that place than I would intentionally violate the law (driving fast excepted )

 

[tricolordad]

No HaroldB didn't get banned. Agent Green did.

You get a like for referring to yourself in third person.

 

[jahwarrior72]

The ordinance for park carry in Philly is illegal, and unenforceable. There was a rally organized by Mark Fiorino, that took place in Love Park about a month ago. Many folks showed up armed, and no one arrested, or even cited. Even the DA acknowledged the rule was illegal. Carry in Philly. Parks to your heart's content.

 

[apvbguy]

Are you here to make insulting comments or work with others like an adult. I don't live there but maybe you can't read due to lack of education.

not to pile on but it is up to you to know the laws in force wherever it is you plan on carrying a weapon YMMV