Guns Now Legal In National Parks

American Voices • Politics • ISSUE 46•08 • Feb 24, 2010

A law that took effect Monday makes it legal to carry loaded guns in national parks, as long as owners comply with state rules. What do you think?

“Finally, I can protect my family from the giant sequoia."”
Catherine Vincennes –
Unemployed
“Uh-oh, this kind of rash decision is certainly going to increase the level of dad-on-dad crimes."”
Andrew Exley –
Systems Analyst
“Just stay calm. If you encounter a gunman in the wild, simply puff up your coat to make yourself appear bigger than him and slowly back away."”
Peter White –
High-Pressure Kettle Operator

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