[fweingart]

....including that of Florida Republican Mel Martinez, aimed at easing federal regulations on the carrying of firearms in national parks.

Sometimes Mel gets it right!

This editorial is typical of the MSM reception of a welcome addition to our constitutional right to bear firearms.

[MoMagic]

I don’t really worry much about seeking government’s blessing or permission.

[normy]

Welcome to the American national park system where the camper in the next space over may be packing heat. What a peaceful thought as you try to snooze under the stars.

Welcome to the National Parks system, where the rapist or mugger is packing heat because he doesn't care if the law says he can't.

what an imbecile to think that the law keeps criminals from packing heat in the parks.

[fungoking]

“Welcome to the American national park system where the camper in the next space over may be packing heat. What a peaceful thought as you try to snooze under the stars.”

Guess what. That camper next to you may already be armed, if I’m armed then I can snooze peacefully.

“Next to me in the blackness lay my oiled blue steel beauty. The greatest Christmas gift I had ever received, or would ever receive. Gradually, I drifted off to sleep, pringing ducks on the wing and getting off spectacular hip shots.”

[Travis McGee]

"Second, there simply is no good reason to have a weapon handy while visiting a park."

[MomofMarine]

My late husband and I spent a lot of time camping in national parks and we always “packed heat.” We also always slept really well.

[vetvetdoug]

I quit assisting the NPS with Civil War Interpretation when the employees of the NPS demanded that I register the serial numbers of my cap and ball revolvers and mine ball rifles with them. NPS employees on average are liberal Democrat left winging tree huggers that care nothing of the citizens and public that visit the park. They believe the park is for their employment and self interests.

[Joe Brower]

This thread has just added to the FreeRepublic "bang list" (firearms interest list) by adding the keyword "banglist".

Any time a firearms-related thread is created on FreeRepublic, please be sure to add the "banglist" keyword to it so that interested FReepers don't miss it. Just a suggestion.

Let Freedom Ring,

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[ConservaTexan]

I strongly recommend inviting Mr. Smith and Mr. Wesson when camping in Big Bend National Park. It is not uncommon to encounter crimmigrants breaking their way into the U.S.

[Travis McGee]

You can leave a comment on a discussion thread right at the MH link. You don’t have to sign in or anything, just comment and submit.

[ParaVet93]

I imagine even the staunchest anti-gun liberal would have a change of heart when they have an 800 lb bear gnawing on their skull.

Even a call to the Hillary campaign at a time like this won’t help you...you have to pack heat to be truly protected.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

“Welcome to the American national park system where the camper in the next space over may be packing heat. What a peaceful thought as you try to snooze under the stars. “

Yes, currently I can sleep peacefully at night because there are laws that prevent the campers from packing heat in their tents. </sarcasm>

My Sturm and Ruger .44 mag accompanies me on all camping/hiking trips. Guaranteed to be helpful in confronting black bears and all people intent on doing me harm.

[longtermmemmory]

Miami Herald, the readerless newspaper.

If a leftist opines alone in the forest does it really matter?

[Mogollon]

Better to be tried by 12 than being eaten by a bear.