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Will do.
Update: Sent the following letter to the City Ombudsman
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/feedback.asp?menuid=10462&submenuid=17850
I will also be snail-mailing it to the City Attorney General and The Mayor/Council Office.
"I would like to point out that City Parks code is out of line with State law on the issue of firearms.
http://www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/parks_trails/rules.htm
http://www.cityofvancouver.us/MunicipalCode.asp?menuid=10462&submenuID=10478&title=title_15&chapter=04&VMC=060.html
"*Firearms*, fireworks, bows, arrows, and sling shots are prohibited in any park. It is unlawful to shoot, fire, or explode any firearms, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind *or to carry any firearms*"
This is clearly more restrictive than State law and is therefore preempted and void (and has been for many years) under RCW 9.41:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.41.290
"The state of Washington hereby fully occupies and preempts the entire field of firearms regulation within the boundaries of the state, including the registration, licensing, possession, purchase, sale, acquisition, transfer, discharge, and transportation of firearms, or any other element relating to firearms or parts thereof, including ammunition and reloader components. Cities, towns, and counties or other municipalities may enact only those laws and ordinances relating to firearms that are specifically authorized by state law, as in RCW 9.41.300, and are consistent with this chapter. Such local ordinances shall have the same penalty as provided for by state law. Local laws and ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of state law shall not be enacted and are preempted and repealed, regardless of the nature of the code, charter, or home rule status of such city, town, county, or municipality."
This needs to be addressed with the City council and corrected. Unlawful signage should be removed or modified.
I appreciate your attention to this matter.
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Vancouver WA 98661
Currently with the DoD in Iraq."