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I suggest you read (or re-read) PA Title 35 Chapter 73. The entire body of the statute is clearly aimed at widespread physical disasters that affect the entire populations of large geographical regions or the state as a whole. The problems of a few thousand illegal drug users, tragic as they may be, clearly don't fall into that category. They don't affect state employee's reporting to work, road closures and restrictions, debris and wreckage removal, temporary housing, federal disaster assistance etc. As you said, that's a different debate. Wolf is virulently anti-gun, and I'm quite sure he smiled at the thought of unilaterally outlawing open carry while superficially appearing to be 'doing something about the opioid epidemic'.

Since I've got one foot in PA I've been watching this. I haven't seen one aspect of the 'state of emergency' that directly affects illegal drug usage or users. Have you got one?

Frankly, with the current pricing to the buyer's advantage all the sites have been slow to ship and usually say so on their sites. Freedom, SG, even Target Sports USA have all suffered from delays getting the products out the door. I care primarily about the pricing on particular products, and just plan my purchases ahead of time. I watch for sales too. No chance of me actually running out!

I agree, although I think this version is somewhat more accurate.

I attended the PA 2A Rally in Harrisburg last Monday. It was held in the Rotunda inside the Capitol building. Easy to get there and parking was no problem. This was the first time I went so I had nothing to compare it to. There was (reportedly) an overflow crowd and I was one of the last admitted. Standing on the edge of the entry way I couldn't see down the side hallways, but everything I could see was full. Afterwards many said it was the largest turnout they'd ever seen. Anyone checking their sidearm had to use a specific entrance. There were a number of good speakers, including Cam Edwards, Larry Pratt, Joshua Prince (Prince Law Firm) and the owner of Kahr Arms. A number of politicians spoke in support of the 2A (of course) as well at least one sheriff. Several more sheriffs were on the steps behind the rostrum indicating their support. And one female senator minced no words on her right to carry her 'equalizer', pointing out 90% of attacks on women don't involve a weapon. (I couldn't get specific names because of the audio and echo in the room. The MC wasn't that clear. Specific names are in the forum post below.) There were some Mom Demands Action red-shirts right in front of me in line, both men and women. Then they apparently 'cut' to the front of the line to be escorted to a side room where they assembled. Not very many of them in the end. Seems they get catered to in PA as well as NJ. It lasted 1:15. I thought it was worth going. However in my opinion, as in New Jersey, I thought even the overflow crowd was underwhelming given the side of PA. On the other hand I don't know if there was a real point driving 2+ hours from the far borders to listen to (pretty effective) speakers for 1:15. I suppose the rubber will meet the road when the restriction bills make their move. And they will. For more details: PAFOA discussion forum post-rally with pictures and other links starts here. (Can you see me in the crowd? ) The Morning Call story. Fox 43 coverage.

Apparently Springfield Armory doesn't like what Dick's is doing. They're out.

It's a little confusing. The original bill reported on Bearing Arms was stood on its head with an amendment that supposedly supplies civil immunity for a bushiness that prohibits concealed carry. See this article for the explanation, and be sure to read the Update.

Of course. The funny thing is, if you read the statute there's an exception where open carry is permitted if you're 'in the act of self defense'. So the question would be which came first? The attack, the open carry, or self defense? Sort of sounds like 'justifiable need'.

Before you run over to PA and open carry you'd better read this. Wolf's state of emergency for the 'opioid crisis' triggered a provision in the PA statutes prohibiting open carry.

"Dookie"? Unexpectedly, my vast vocabulary has been expanded.

Well then the first step is obvious. Call him over to the fence and show him. Unless you're itching to start a dispute with your neighbor, you should at least confirm that he knows there's a problem. By the way, there's no chance an underground water pipe has sprung a leak is there? The amount of water in your picture would seem to indicate he did 50 loads of wash at once. I had an issue like this with runoff, but the volume was nowhere near what's in your photos. You didn't say if your neighborhood is on well or city water.

Me too. Thanks!

As must my wife. She does this all the time. Only her version is to combine two possibly relevant words into one new one, previously unknown to man. E.G. Groundchuck

Well, he may need some affluent to control his effluent. If this were my neighbor I would definitely talk to him before calling in the board of health. This is a problem he should want to take care of. If he refuses to do anything, then I'd tell him what my next step would be. Unless this surface water is the result of spring melt and rain, and your yard is basically dry the rest of the time barring torrential rainfall, his leach field has failed. And that water on the surface is a health concern.

Well then enjoy it. I was wondering when they'll get around to removing non-resident permits in the states that now provide them.

If the intent is to carry in PA I don't see how this helps. According to the PA AG CT non-resident permits are not recognized.

That I knew about. The most disturbing thing about that Supreme Court and other recent judge elections is that there's no more pretense that judges are impartial. They're red or blue. So the courts have become the trump card over the legislatures, one way or the other. And can also make up their own 'law' when necessary. That's a recipe for disaster. ('trump card' was not an oblique reference to the President. Just the figure of free speech.)

Thanks for posting that. I had no clue about this. I'm disseminating it to my contacts in PA. This struggle will be at the national level eventually. Addendum: I found the thread on PAFOA dealing with these hearings, and the Prince Law blog is included. An 'assault weapon' ban has already been introduced in the PA Senate. I wish I had seen this sooner. I also see that Chairman Marisco is a Republican.

Here's Massad Ayoob's take on the P365 from GlockTalk GATE forum: "Close to 1,000 rounds through it so far, only two feed failures, both from the same box of Winchester White Box and out of spec cartridges that wouldn't have chambered in any other 9mm, either. Best group was 2" at 25 yards with SIG's own 124 grain V-Crown JHP. VERY impressive little gun. Recoil feels like shooting a G43. Magazine release is awkward for right-handers to operate. Very manageable trigger. An unusual number of people on the test team have sworn they're going to buy one, or ordered one already. best, Mas"

OK, fine. That's why I used the word 'If'. Case closed. I do take your point about chewing on our own. I would speculate that sometimes if we chew on our own, it's because we can't chew on the ones we would like. The ones that deserve it.

If you were referring to me, you're off the deep end. I don't blame, and have never 'blamed', anyone on this or any other forum for anything. Everyone has to do what they think is right, and appropriate. As best they can. My zipper has never dropped.

Yes, at this point in NJ we are certainly at least poached. The gas is still on under the pot, and the chefs in Trenton are looking forward to a fully cooked meal. Generally the incremental game has worked so far. I'm trying to see ahead and suppose what event, circumstance or law might actually propel LARGE numbers of firearms owners to actually resist what's being done to them. Peacefully I hope. Perhaps civilly disobedient as well. You know, get in their faces like the left does. I don't know. Oregon might provide a good lab experiment with their ballot initiatives. (Although they may not make it on this year.) My wife and I will be at the PA 2A rally April 30 in Harrisburg. I will report back as best I can. Compare and contrast with NJ if possible. I have pushed most of my gun chips across the Delaware, although we are still anchored in NJ.

I don't honestly believe that even 5,000 attending a 2A rally in New Jersey would make any difference at all. Our Democrat legislature is committed. And they don't pass these laws because Cease Fire NJ or Moms Demand Action have many organized speakers. Those groups just give cover and make it seem that what the legislature is doing is 'common sense' and has public approval. Want a rally that would make a difference? After they pass the mag limit law, have 5,000 NJ gun owners mob Trenton waving their old 15-round magazines in the air. And make the police deal with them. That would make a difference. If you could get 5,000 or more NJ gun owners to do that. I'm not betting on it.

THIS! ^^^^^^

So, has she started a trend?