Saturday, September 27, 2008

So Much for "Home Rule"

Philadelphia officials cannot enact gun laws tougher than Pennsylvania's law, a state appeals court ruled Friday in throwing out city ordinances that included limiting gun purchases to one a month and banning assault weapons.
Good. And just in time for the race war.

But let's not forget that preemption carries its own dangers.

[Via SameNoKami]
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous9/27/2008 11:19 AM

    Does this ruling now negate Philly's ordinance against open carry sans permit? After all, state law requires no permit for open carry.

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  2. Solo Survivalist9/27/2008 1:12 PM

    No, open carry is Philly is codified in State law - 18 Pa.C.S. § 6108.

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  3. Kent McManigal9/27/2008 1:41 PM

    Philly is "special".

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  4. Unknown9/27/2008 4:05 PM

    Preemption of the State over the Local...

    Of the Federal over the State...

    Of the UN/WTO/etc-to-come over the Federal...

    May be good here in this case, but just be careful what you wish for.

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  5. Kent McManigal9/27/2008 4:15 PM

    I believe the individual preempts ALL.

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  6. John Hardin9/28/2008 12:33 AM

    Preemption is nothing to be afraid of so long as the preemption is of laws that are more restrictive of individual rights...

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