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Guns OK'd in National Parks

Campers will be allowed to pack heat in all but 3 of America's national parks

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(Newser) – Visitors will be allowed to carry concealed and loaded weapons in all but three of America's 391 national parks under a new Bush administration policy, the Washington Times reports. The move, widely seen as a parting gift to the NRA from the president, reverses a 25-year-old Interior Department policy and affects even states that ban guns in state parks.

"If you’re allowed to carry a concealed weapon on Main Street, you’re allowed to carry that weapon in a national park and wildlife refuge,” an Interior Department spokesman said. It is not known whether Barack Obama will risk the wrath of the NRA by reversing the new policy, which many park rangers fear will be disastrous for wildlife.

Under the new policy, visitors are allowed to carry guns on the grounds of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, although not inside the hall itself.
Under the new policy, visitors are allowed to carry guns on the grounds of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, although not inside the hall itself.   (©ConspiracyofHappiness)
A new Interior Department policy will allow visitors to almost all America's national parks to carry concealed and loaded weapons.
A new Interior Department policy will allow visitors to almost all America's national parks to carry concealed and loaded weapons.   (Shutterstock)
"If you're allowed to carry a concealed weapon on Main Street, you're allowed to carry that weapon in a national park and wildlife refuge," an Interior Department spokesman said.   (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
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jaguarj
Dec 6, 08 7:44 AM CST
And what purpose does this serve? This guy is coming out with all kinds of shit...god, leave the WH already. Reply
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Lula
Dec 6, 08 9:20 AM CST
Jaguarj, you are right on the button. Good works. Reply
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PaleRider
Dec 7, 08 5:17 PM CST
If you don't understand the purpose it serves then maybe comment would be better reserved to people who do. What purpose does these 2 post serve other than to illustrate that people are ignorant. Reply
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jaguarj
Dec 7, 08 5:36 PM CST
God..what purpose do you serve. if you don't like the posts ignore them and shut the hell up. Nobody cares what you say or think. Now tell me, oh brilliant one.....what purpose does allowing guns in national parks serve??? Shove it, I don't care what you think. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
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jaguarj
Dec 8, 08 4:44 PM CST
Ok, Mr. KNOW-IT-All......Feragola, DRUMROLL PlEASE!!!!!!
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