Rep. Kessler takes flak for violating state law

The Oley Township Board of Supervisors, which is headed by state Rep. David Kessler, has repealed an illegal ordinance that restricted the Second Amendment rights of township residents.

From the Reading Eagle:

Supervisors Chairman David R. Kessler, who also is a Democratic state representative, explained the intent of the supervisors was to prohibit someone from possessing a firearm when police bring a prisoner into the police department, which is in the municipal building.

The ordinance stated, "It shall be unlawful for any person to bring into or possess a firearm in the Oley Township Municipal Building, or any of its related offices. The provisions of this Ordinance shall not apply to any law enforcement officer."

But according to state law, "No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth."

Resident Roland G. Van Tongel said Kessler should have known better.

"I am not being disrespectful to you, but I do believe that since you are in the state Legislature, you should have known that this was a violation of citizens' rights," Van Tongel said.

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Oley Twp. supervisors repeal measure prohibiting firearms in municipal building