Notice from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

[hirundo82]

I was just looking at Yellowstone's site and found this:

http://www.nps.gov/yell/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Encouraging.

It is encouraging, especially since the rangers should be aware of the relevant laws if they go to the lengths to publish them on their website--although from what I've heard the rangers in western states haven't had much of a problem with the change in the law. I would like to note that they have incorrect information on 2 of the 3 states--I believe both Montana and Idaho allow concealed carry without a permit as long as you are not within city limits.

According to that article it is. And that still seems kind of reasonable since it is a federal building. It didn't mention them , but I was also wondering about stand alone restrooms.

Hmm, yeah...that would be awkward, even for us 'not afraid to go outside' kinda ladies

They're talking about 18 USC §930, which makes it unlawful to carry in a federal facility, defined as "a building or part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties." I've seen a press release by the NPS saying that the stand-alone bathroom facilities are OK for carry.

[s197winstang]

I get this but, how about TEXAS state parks? I looked up a few and unless i read it wrongs guns are a no no... I was a bit confused about that. Please clear this up for me..

[casingpoint]

Since National Wildlife Refuges are covered under the new law, interested parties are hereby advised that Monday, SCOTUS did Texas and the Nation a great favor by declining to review a judgment which prevented the Texas Water Development Board from damming the Neches River and making a water supply lake out of what will now become a 25,000 acre refuge.

The status of the other two proposed dams lower down on the Neches is not mentioned.
http://www.ktre.com/Global/story.asp?S=12027021" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Below, the Neches running through The Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas.

[casingpoint]

Just for the record, the Upper Neches, where the refuge is located. If guns float your boat, you can tote here:


And the Lower Neches, not too long ago listed as the third most polluted body of water in the United States.

[hirundo82]

I get this but, how about TEXAS state parks? I looked up a few and unless i read it wrongs guns are a no no... I was a bit confused about that. Please clear this up for me..

Texas state parks have always been OK with a CHL:

[TEX]

I may be mistaken, but I think a careful read of the law prohibiting firearms in federal buildings states that signs must be posted as to the prohibition. If there are no signs, you would probably beat the rap, but possiblyt not the ride - so to speak. Of course "concealed", is the primary descriptive word in "Concealed Carry".

[bizarrenormality]

Of course "concealed", is the primary descriptive word in "Concealed Carry".