spikes40
12-07-2008, 05:13 PM
Here is a link to the press release:
http://www.doi.gov/news/08_News_Releases/120508.html
Here is a link to the final rule:
http://www.doi.gov/issues/Final%20Rule.pdf
Here is the new regulation:
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Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property
Chapter 1 - National Park Service, DOI
Part 2 - Resource Protection, Public Use, and Recreation
2.4 Weapons traps and nets. (new paragraph (h))
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter, a person may
possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms
within a national park area in accordance with the laws of the state
in which the national park area, or that portion thereof, is located,
except as otherwise prohibited by applicable federal law."
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DO **NOT** CARRY IN NATIONAL PARKS OR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES YET!
The new ruling will take effect 30 days AFTER it appears in the
Federal Register next week. So, I would say it will be effective no
later than January 12th!
Here is a story from the AP:
http://tinyurl.com/68kdgo
Dec 5, 2:54 PM EST
New rule eases ban on firearms in national parks
By MATTHEW DALY
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
The National Rifle Association hailed the rule change, which will take
effect next month before President-elect Barack Obama takes office.
"We are pleased that the Interior Department recognizes the right of
law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families while
enjoying America's national parks and wildlife refuges," said Chris W.
Cox, the NRA's chief lobbyist.
The rule will restore the rights of law-abiding gun owners on federal
lands and make federal law consistent with the state where the lands
are located, Cox said. The NRA led efforts to change gun regulations
they called inconsistent and unclear.
A group representing park rangers, retirees and conservation
organizations said the rule change will lead to confusion for
visitors, rangers and other law enforcement agencies.
"Once again, political leaders in the Bush administration have ignored
the preferences of the American public by succumbing to political
pressure, in this case generated by the National Rifle Association,"
said Bill Wade, president of the Coalition of National Park Service
Retirees.
"This regulation will put visitors, employees and precious resources
of the National Park System at risk. We will do everything possible to
overturn it and return to a commonsense approach to guns in national
parks that has been working for decades," Wade said.
The park rule will be published in the Federal Register next week and
take effect 30 days later, well before Obama takes office Jan. 20.
Overturning the rule could take months or even years, since it would
require the new administration to restart the lengthy rule-making
process.
http://www.doi.gov/news/08_News_Releases/120508.html
Here is a link to the final rule:
http://www.doi.gov/issues/Final%20Rule.pdf
Here is the new regulation:
--
Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property
Chapter 1 - National Park Service, DOI
Part 2 - Resource Protection, Public Use, and Recreation
2.4 Weapons traps and nets. (new paragraph (h))
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter, a person may
possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms
within a national park area in accordance with the laws of the state
in which the national park area, or that portion thereof, is located,
except as otherwise prohibited by applicable federal law."
--
DO **NOT** CARRY IN NATIONAL PARKS OR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES YET!
The new ruling will take effect 30 days AFTER it appears in the
Federal Register next week. So, I would say it will be effective no
later than January 12th!
Here is a story from the AP:
http://tinyurl.com/68kdgo
Dec 5, 2:54 PM EST
New rule eases ban on firearms in national parks
By MATTHEW DALY
Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
The National Rifle Association hailed the rule change, which will take
effect next month before President-elect Barack Obama takes office.
"We are pleased that the Interior Department recognizes the right of
law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families while
enjoying America's national parks and wildlife refuges," said Chris W.
Cox, the NRA's chief lobbyist.
The rule will restore the rights of law-abiding gun owners on federal
lands and make federal law consistent with the state where the lands
are located, Cox said. The NRA led efforts to change gun regulations
they called inconsistent and unclear.
A group representing park rangers, retirees and conservation
organizations said the rule change will lead to confusion for
visitors, rangers and other law enforcement agencies.
"Once again, political leaders in the Bush administration have ignored
the preferences of the American public by succumbing to political
pressure, in this case generated by the National Rifle Association,"
said Bill Wade, president of the Coalition of National Park Service
Retirees.
"This regulation will put visitors, employees and precious resources
of the National Park System at risk. We will do everything possible to
overturn it and return to a commonsense approach to guns in national
parks that has been working for decades," Wade said.
The park rule will be published in the Federal Register next week and
take effect 30 days later, well before Obama takes office Jan. 20.
Overturning the rule could take months or even years, since it would
require the new administration to restart the lengthy rule-making
process.