After many years of laying the groundwork, it looks as if carry in National Parks
is about to become a reality.
At the request of the Bush Administration and 51 members of the United States Senate led by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prohibition of firearms on agency land will be revised in the following weeks. The National Rifle Association (NRA) is leading the effort to amend the existing policy regarding the carrying and transportation of firearms in National Parks and wildlife refuges.
“Law-abiding citizens should not be prohibited from protecting themselves and their families while enjoying America’s National Parks and wildlife refuges,” said Chris W. Cox, NRA chief lobbyist. “Under this proposal, federal parks and wildlife refuges will mirror the state firearm laws for state parks. This is an important step in the right direction.”
This is a great accomplishment, and we will have to be sure to rigorously participate in the public comment period that will open on April 30th. That will be an important part of the process in getting the Code of Federal Regulations changed so National Parks here in Pennsylvania are more friendly to the lawful carrying of firearms.
The pants shitting hysterics on the part of other groups
has already begun.