Chalk up another win for state firearms preemption laws that ban municipalities from imposing more restrictive gun laws than those set by the state.
Until last week, the Canton, Ohio, Park Commission had banned firearms in city parks. However, according to a news item from the Buckeye Firearms Association, on October 22, the commission voted to update its park rules by removing the restriction on guns in parks after a local resident pointed out that the restriction violated state law.
According to a story posted at cantonrep.com, Canton resident Daniel Gates brought the discrepancy to the attention of Parks Director Doug Foltz. Foltz said until Gates contacted him, he was unaware that state law permitted firearms in public parks.
As for Gates, he was gratified that the Parks Commission changed the law, even though it had been in effect for a very long time.
“I’m glad that they made a decision that should have been made 16 years ago, and it gives me hope that the constitution might still hold weight,” he told cantonrep.com.
According to the cantonrep.com story, Gates earlier said that he became aware of the no-guns policy when law enforcement officers followed him through Centennial Plaza during a First Friday event he attended wearing a handgun. Gates’ father later asked the police chief about the interaction, and the chief said that anyone carrying a firearm in a public park would be arrested due to the city’s park policy.
According to the Buckeye Firearms Association (BFA), cities passing ordinances in violation of state laws is fairly common.
“Over the years, cities have grudgingly removed their no-guns signs, but some remain,” BFA said. “Most small and medium-sized cities, even those that lean left politically, prefer to abide by the law and avoid litigation, so they are generally willing to modify their ordinances when you clearly and politely point out discrepancies.”
Large cities, however, are often a different story.
“Many cities have refused to recognize state law, even after ‘preemption’ was passed in 2007 to override city home rule on firearms laws,” BFA stated. “The issue ultimately ended with the Ohio Supreme Court, which ruled in 2008 that it is unconstitutional to ban firearms in public parks.
“In December 2022, Upper Arlington Council realized its local laws were problematic and updated them to comply. Still, other cities, such as Columbus and Cincinnati, fight Ohio’s preemption laws and must be sued to force them into compliance.”
The Canton, Ohio, story highlights the importance of lawful citizens pointing out unjust and illegal firearms laws at every level. Such laws affect many people, yet, as in this case, a single gun owner can make a difference in bringing such laws to light.
Too bad those paid to be running the show have to be told how to do their job by an unpaid citizen.
And it gets much worse for citizens when you have jack booted thugs in LE who at the crack of dawn act like home invasion criminals and then murder the home owner whose rightful reaction to the invasion was to defend his home and family. And the jack booted thugs whose criminal actions caused the reaction got away with murder. The kind of zero integrity scum who would participate in such cowardice need to be removed from LE and charged with murder.
Then there are the democRat NY jack booted thugs who raided a home to abduct Peanuts and Fred only to carry them away to be exterminated like the Third Reich exterminated Jews.
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VOTE TRUMP/VANCE 2024.
New York Tyrant Euthanizes Famous Pet Squirrel | Peanut the Squirrel.
New York executed a raid to seize and euthanize Peanut the Squirrel.
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Oh for fucks sake that is what they are wasting resources on now. All the invasive species wrecking the woods, poaching, and illegal grow operations and they are going after an instafameous squirrel? Hell with it they earn whatever bad press they get on this one.
My sister used to live in Cincinnati. When I was discharged from the army I drove our mother up to visit for a week. Carried a Colt Series 70 Government Model and a spare magazine every step of the way. Never considered doing otherwise. That was October 1983.
Well Jerry is going to be pissed
Had the same thought meself…
This is the beauty of Florida’s preemption law. Any official who violates it is held PERSONALLY responsible for the fines and loss of their position. No tax-payer bailout for breaking the laws in Florida!
One thing of note: the Canton Parks Comission just changed the law. No legal beagle court fights, no appeals necessary. Great example of politicians, Right or Left, letting the law be the law.
There used to be a sign at this city’s park that said.
-No TANKS Allowed-
There used to be a bridge in this city’s park that said.
Weight Limit 3Tons
“There used to be a bridge in this city’s park that said.
Weight Limit 3Tons”
So, no fat chicks then? 😉
I voted the other day in a mall location that I just noticed had a small interior “no weapons” sign. In 50 years of voting, I don’t know if I’ve ever voted unarmed. Always kept concealed. An area immigrant was recently arrested for a plot of terror attacks at polling places. I think I’ll stay alert.
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