Send in your support for carry. I recevied this today from the enemy.
Dear Thomas,
The Gun Lobby Wants Loaded Guns in National Parks. Please take action!
For some reason, the gun lobby things it's a great idea to let people carry loaded weapons in our national parks. Never mind that most people feel safer when guns are not present. Never mind that national parks are actually quite safe places to be already.
The current policy, which allows unloaded and securely stored guns in parks, is smart and sound. it protects the safety of visitors and also protects the rights of gun owners. But recently, the Department of Interior, under pressure from the gun lobby, has decided to change the regulations with regard to guns in parks. The new regulation would allow people with state conceal/carry licenses to carry guns within national parks (if the state in which the national park is situated allows people to carry firearms in state parks).
Sound confusing? It is. Sound necessary? it is not.
Allowing loaded guns in parks poses a threat to wildlife, park visitors and park rangers. As required by law, the Department of Interior has opened up the regulation change process for comments from the public. Those crazy about their guns (and little else) will be submitting thousands of comments fueled on by the gun lobby. Please don't let them be the only ones commenting! Submit your comments TODAY and tell them to keep the current regulations in place!
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO DIRECTLY AFFECT PUBLIC POLICY. TAKE ACTION BEFORE JUNE 30!
Thank you!
There are 3 ways to submit comments:
Go to the web site for the National Parks Conservation Association. Use their form to comment.
OR
Go to the Department of Interior and submit your comments directly. Use the points below but personalize your comments as much as possible.
OR
Send a letter directly to the Department of Interior, Public Comments Processing, Attn: 1024-AD70; Division of Policy and Directives Management; US Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203. These letters are worth their weight in gold. Use the points below, but personalize the letter as much as possible.
Points to make when commenting:
They are trying to fix something that isn't broken. Parks are safe -- some of the safest places in the world -- and the current regulations are working well. According to the National Park Service, the probability of becoming a victim of a violent crime in a national park is 1 in 708,333, which is less likely than being struck by lighting during one's lifetime.
The regulations would vary from park to park depending on the state in which they reside. This creates a patchwork of regulations that would be confusing to visitors and park rangers, especially in parks that reside in more than 1 state. Current regulations are consistent in all parks, across all states.
Many families and visitors, particularly those from other countries, will not like the idea that other visitors are carrying firearms while sharing interpretive programs, hiking trails, campsites and eating facilities.
With easy access to a loaded gun, some people might be tempted to poach wildlife or shoot at bears or other animals. Harm to wildlife and human visitors may increase.
CSM relies on donations from supporters to operate. If you value the work we do and can help us out, please visit our web site at
www.endgunviolence.com and donate now.
Dear Thomas,
The Gun Lobby Wants Loaded Guns in National Parks. Please take action!
For some reason, the gun lobby things it's a great idea to let people carry loaded weapons in our national parks. Never mind that most people feel safer when guns are not present. Never mind that national parks are actually quite safe places to be already.
The current policy, which allows unloaded and securely stored guns in parks, is smart and sound. it protects the safety of visitors and also protects the rights of gun owners. But recently, the Department of Interior, under pressure from the gun lobby, has decided to change the regulations with regard to guns in parks. The new regulation would allow people with state conceal/carry licenses to carry guns within national parks (if the state in which the national park is situated allows people to carry firearms in state parks).
Sound confusing? It is. Sound necessary? it is not.
Allowing loaded guns in parks poses a threat to wildlife, park visitors and park rangers. As required by law, the Department of Interior has opened up the regulation change process for comments from the public. Those crazy about their guns (and little else) will be submitting thousands of comments fueled on by the gun lobby. Please don't let them be the only ones commenting! Submit your comments TODAY and tell them to keep the current regulations in place!
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO DIRECTLY AFFECT PUBLIC POLICY. TAKE ACTION BEFORE JUNE 30!
Thank you!
There are 3 ways to submit comments:
Go to the web site for the National Parks Conservation Association. Use their form to comment.
OR
Go to the Department of Interior and submit your comments directly. Use the points below but personalize your comments as much as possible.
OR
Send a letter directly to the Department of Interior, Public Comments Processing, Attn: 1024-AD70; Division of Policy and Directives Management; US Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 222; Arlington, VA 22203. These letters are worth their weight in gold. Use the points below, but personalize the letter as much as possible.
Points to make when commenting:
They are trying to fix something that isn't broken. Parks are safe -- some of the safest places in the world -- and the current regulations are working well. According to the National Park Service, the probability of becoming a victim of a violent crime in a national park is 1 in 708,333, which is less likely than being struck by lighting during one's lifetime.
The regulations would vary from park to park depending on the state in which they reside. This creates a patchwork of regulations that would be confusing to visitors and park rangers, especially in parks that reside in more than 1 state. Current regulations are consistent in all parks, across all states.
Many families and visitors, particularly those from other countries, will not like the idea that other visitors are carrying firearms while sharing interpretive programs, hiking trails, campsites and eating facilities.
With easy access to a loaded gun, some people might be tempted to poach wildlife or shoot at bears or other animals. Harm to wildlife and human visitors may increase.
CSM relies on donations from supporters to operate. If you value the work we do and can help us out, please visit our web site at
www.endgunviolence.com and donate now.
