PUBLIC SUBMISSION | As of: February 14, 2009 Tracking No. 8065e99f Comments Due: August 08, 2008 |
Docket: FWS-R9-NSR-2008-0062
General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service
Comment On: FWS-R9-NSR-2008-0062-0001
General Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service
Document: FWS-R9-NSR-2008-0062-23916
Comment on FR Doc # E8-09606
Rexburg, ID, 83440
Secretary Kempthorne,
National parks attract millions of visitors each year seeking to view wildlife, learn
about the country's history, or experience unique landscapes. They offer the
opportunity for individuals and families to recreate in a safe environment. Allowing
loaded and concealed guns in our parks could change that forever.
The current regulations governing gun use and transport in our national parks work
well and should not be changed. Last amended by the Reagan Administration in
1983, the existing rules have served our parks and the public well for 25 years and
can continue to do so for decades to come. Please abandon the proposed
changes and maintain the existing “unloaded and stored” gun rules in our national
parks.
The Ranger Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Association of National
Park Rangers said they support the 1983 regulations and oppose any moves to
change gun use in our national parks. These men and women who ensure the
public’s safety on a day-to-day basis know best how to manage firearms in our
parks.
Please maintain the existing “unloaded and stored” regulations in our national
parks.
Thank you.