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04-06-2017, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ranger514
Just a reminder: when it comes to being armed in a National Park, most parks that share concurrent law enforcement jurisdiction with the states in which they are located will honor state law when it comes to concealed and open carry. Best to check their website for any updates, but I believe Teton and Yellowstone are concurrent with WY.
Regardless, when it comes to National Parks, you cannot legally enter any federal building armed, if that building is staffed by federal employees. That includes Visitor Centers, Administration buildings, etc. and the entrances will be signed to that effect. Concessions contractors that run food and souvenir services may have different policies for the buildings they lease on park land, but they typically follow suit with the park policy of excluding firearms in their buildings.
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Straight From the FBI Web site addressing LEOSA and carry on federal property.
FBI — Off-Duty Officers and Firearms
"Federal laws or regulations are not superseded by LEOSA. Qualified officers may not carry concealed weapons onto aircraft under the act. They also cannot carry firearms into federal buildings or onto federal property. However, in February 2010, a federal statute took effect authorizing individuals to carry concealed weapons into national parks if they have complied with the carry concealed rules of the state or states in which the park is located (Title 36 U.S.C. § 2.4). Of course, this federal statute will not change the fact that it is unlawful to carry a firearm into federal buildings, even in a national park (Title 18 U.S.C. § 930). This would include facilities, such as visitor’s centers, museums, and restrooms"
Last edited by CQB27; 04-06-2017 at 12:29 PM.
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