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Constable & Sheriff enforce opinion as law
gnbrotz
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I just found these forums, and since I didn't see mention of it here already, thought I'd post my story.
I am a PA resident. I had an encounter with a constable when I went to vote on election day. The result of that encounter was my PA LTCF (license to carry firearms) was revoked by the Sheriff, even though both the Sheriff and Constable involved can not state any illegal action on my part and I have not been charged with any crime.
There is a very long thread regarding this at PAFOA.org, as well as being mentioned on several other gun boards. Since the thread is quite lengthy, and full of additional discussion, it was suggested that a summary of events be put somewhere for easy reference without requiring pages of reading to find the pertinent info. To this end, I have published this info on my personal web space.
I'm not trolling for support or looking for criticism, though I'm sure I'll get some of both. The main reason I want this story to be known is because it is a clear example of those in authority using their position to enforce their personal opinions rather than the letter of the law, and punish those who do not comply.
I am a PA resident. I had an encounter with a constable when I went to vote on election day. The result of that encounter was my PA LTCF (license to carry firearms) was revoked by the Sheriff, even though both the Sheriff and Constable involved can not state any illegal action on my part and I have not been charged with any crime.
There is a very long thread regarding this at PAFOA.org, as well as being mentioned on several other gun boards. Since the thread is quite lengthy, and full of additional discussion, it was suggested that a summary of events be put somewhere for easy reference without requiring pages of reading to find the pertinent info. To this end, I have published this info on my personal web space.
I'm not trolling for support or looking for criticism, though I'm sure I'll get some of both. The main reason I want this story to be known is because it is a clear example of those in authority using their position to enforce their personal opinions rather than the letter of the law, and punish those who do not comply.
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"(i) An individual whose character and reputation is such that the individual would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety."
Sounds like something out of Nineteen Eighty Four.
Anyhow, good luck, you've done and are doing a good thing.
My hearing date has been set. It will be on January 8, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Franklin County Courthouse, Courtroom 1.
The external web page containing all of this info has been updated as well.
Yeah, I crack me up too! Civil rights are for everyone!
quote:
Revocation of Rotz' concealed weapon permit overturned by court
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas President Judge John R. Walker overturned this afternoon the revocation of a concealed weapon permit of a Chambersburg man who openly wore a handgun to vote in November.
Greg Rotz broke no laws in the Election Day incident, Walker said, before ordering the return of Rotz's permit to loud applause from the crowd of perhaps 75 onlookers.
Former Franklin County Sheriff Robert Wollyung revoked Rotz's permit after Rotz declined a suggestion from a constable at the New Franklin polling place that he leave his weapon in his vehicle while he voted.
My sympathy to you and the rest in that State.
...a former Pennsyltuckian.
WTH did you people see in Rendel?
I personally didn't see anything good in Rendell, which it why I voted against him. Overall, the gun laws here in PA are pretty decent. But it's a fight to improve them or keep our rights from slowly slipping away.
Overall, the gun laws here in PA are pretty decent. But it's a fight to improve them or keep our rights from slowly slipping away.
Considering the states we are surrounded by, Id say PA gun rights are a freaking miracle.