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    Default Gettysburg bus tour

    Going to Gettysburg soon with the family and we are going to take the 2 hour bus tour. I did not see anything on there web site about firearms, I was just wondering if anyone knows if there are metal detectors there, Thanks,

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    There were no detectors there in 2018. There maaaay be no gun signs on the doors of the museum though.

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    Signs or no signs, carrying inside a federal building is forbidden (as far as I know). I've heard something about carrying on the grounds there but not in the buildings? IANAL
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    Not to threadcrap, but I've heard that a private tour guide is better than the bus. They're certified/licensed through the park service. They ride in your vehicle so you have control over what you want to see more/less of.

    Obviously more expensive though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKIII View Post
    Not to threadcrap, but I've heard that a private tour guide is better than the bus. They're certified/licensed through the park service. They ride in your vehicle so you have control over what you want to see more/less of.

    Obviously more expensive though.
    How do you know if a tour guide is bullshitting you or not?

    I guess this belongs in 'Random Questions', eh
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    Quote Originally Posted by Walleye Hunter View Post
    How do you know if a tour guide is bullshitting you or not?

    I guess this belongs in 'Random Questions', eh
    My understanding is they must pass the park certification process (need to know your shit) and then be licensed to conduct the tours. I know one of them personally.

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    We bought a cassette tape, and it was really easy to follow along, and pause the tape, then do it at our own pace. Of course that was back in the dark ages when cars had cassette players. lol My kids were 8 or 9, and now they are both in late forties.

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    A guided tour is on my bucket list. My plan is to drive out Friday afternoon check into a B&B, tour all day Saturday, have a great steak dinner and return on Sunday. Looking at Fall timeframe when crowds are lighter and temps cooler. I just need to commit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SevenMilePete View Post
    We bought a cassette tape, and it was really easy to follow along, and pause the tape, then do it at our own pace. Of course that was back in the dark ages when cars had cassette players. lol My kids were 8 or 9, and now they are both in late forties.
    It was available on CD at least 10-15 years ago. That's how we did it. Kids are now 31 and 32...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SevenMilePete View Post
    We bought a cassette tape, and it was really easy to follow along, and pause the tape, then do it at our own pace. Of course that was back in the dark ages when cars had cassette players. lol My kids were 8 or 9, and now they are both in late forties.
    Did that 20 years ago also.
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