[pct-l] Concealed Weapons in National Parks....

[Bob Bankhead]

and the 2nd FAQ reveals how California - and any other state that doesn't allow firearms in their parks - can get around this new ruling.

Source: http://www.doi.gov/issues/Firearms%20Update%20FAQ%2012-4-08.pdf

 

"Q: Why did the Department decide to reject the original "similar state lands" approach and instead adopt a more general reference to state law? 

A: This change helped clarify the rule and make it easier to implement. During the public comment process, a number of entities and individuals, including the National Park Conservation Association, the State of Alaska, and employees of the FWS, suggested that the Department's reference to "similar state lands" in the proposed regulation was ambiguous and confusing since: (1) individual States often provide for various management regimes for their parks and refuges; and (2) these differences make it difficult to determine what areas are actually "similar". The Department agrees with this concern and has deleted this language in the final rule. The modified final language adopts the suggestion of commenters and incorporates state law in a similar manner to regulations adopted by other federal agencies regarding firearms on public lands. 

 

Q: What if a State doesn't want individuals to carry a concealed firearm in a park or refuge within its borders? Can it take any action? 

A: Yes. States with concealed carry laws routinely impose statutory prohibitions on the lawful possession of concealed handguns in certain locations. It is possible that a state may wish to prohibit an individual from possessing a concealed weapon on federal lands within state boundaries. In the event a state enacts such a law, the Department's final rule would respect the legislative judgment of the people of that State."





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  from the source, which the sfgate article  should have referenced. if
  one follows the embedded doi link, it'll lead to a pdf of the
  finalized regulation, which my browser wouldn't pull up :((
  http://www.doi.gov/news/08_News_Releases/120508.html


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