Doylestown Seeks to Repeal Gun Use Ordinances

Doylestown officials are looking to repeal three ordinances that regulate gun use in the borough.

Members of the public safety committee voted Wednesday to repeal existing ordinances regulating gun use in light of a new state law that could make the borough a target for lawsuits.

Ordinances in question include one that prohibits discharging a firearm and another that bans open carrying of firearms in public parks and lots, the Intelligencer reported.

A controversial bill signed into law last month expands the ability of pro-gun organizations and Pennsylvania residents to sue municipalities with gun laws that are stricter than the state’s.

According to Borough Council President Det Ansinn, the borough has been advised to remove certain restrictions from the books to avoid lawsuits.

Corbett signed the NRA-backed bill into law last month despite opposition from more than 25 municipalities, many in the Philadelphia suburbs, PoliticsPA reported.

Borough Council is expected to discuss issue during a meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.