Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Too many wildfires caused by gun owners, says Utah governor [View all]Glaug-Eldare
(1,089 posts)Last edited Sat Jun 23, 2012, 08:49 PM - Edit history (2)
As long as nobody goes overboard and tries to attack ownership/carry/transport/etc., I don't see any conflict whatsoever. Provided that the state can demonstrate that discharging firearms exacerbates high fire risk, a specific prohibition on discharging firearms on park land during elevated fire risk conditions is totally consistent with the 2A. Post a "no discharging firearms" notice at each entrance along with the fire risk condition, and you're good to go.
EDIT: I understand that lead doesn't spark, brass cools quickly, and I'm not stating that hunters must have caused the fire with guns. This post merely addresses the constitutionality and authority of the state to restrict the non-emergency discharging of firearms in certain places at certain times.