New rule eases ban on firarms in State Parks

[Dolphin]

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By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press Writer Matthew Daly, Associated Press Writer – Fri Dec 5, 4:33 pm ET

WASHINGTON – People will now be able to carry concealed firearms in some national parks and wildlife refuges.

An Interior Department rule issued Friday allows an individual to carry a loaded weapon in a park or wildlife refuge — but only if the person has a permit for a concealed weapon, and if the state where the park or refuge is located also allows loaded firearms in parks.

The rule overturns a Reagan-era regulation that has restricted loaded guns in parks and wildlife refuges. The previous regulations required that firearms be unloaded and placed somewhere that is not easily accessible, such as in a car trunk.

Assistant Interior Secretary Lyle Laverty said the new rule respects a long tradition of states and the federal government working together on natural resource issues.

The regulation allows individuals to carry concealed firearms in federal parks and wildlife refuges to the same extent they can lawfully do so under state law, Laverty said, adding that the approach is in line with rules adopted by the federal Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. Those agencies let visitors carry weapons consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

[DMS]

I dont understand why its always concealed weapons talked about. IMO its safer for me, you, L.E. and bad guys being able to see, "one on the hip- ten in the clip" than being hidden.

[Dolphin]

Yes, for the Most part Americans are not aware of the , Visible is Leagle Law in Most states and Most communities. Guess whom has them Buffaloed ????

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anyone hear any updates on this stuff?