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actually, carrying firearms in the National Parks was an expansion of "gun rights" is a new thing, signed during the obama administration. It was never allowed before. it is one of the things that makes the claim that obama is threatening gun rights laughable.

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2010-02-19/politics/36810844_1_guns-in-national-parks-gun-laws-gun-owners

Federal government to lift restrictions on guns in national parks
By Ed O'Keefe,February 19, 2010

The federal government will lift long-standing restrictions on guns in national parks Monday, meaning that visitors with proper permits could pack heat along with camping and picnic gear to most of the 392 parks. The move concerns current and former employees of the National Park Service who are convinced that the move will damage the spirit of the nation's park system.

Depending on state gun laws, visitors will be able to carry concealed and loaded guns into parks, the Park Service said.

The District bans people from carrying firearms; Maryland law allows gun owners with permits to carry handguns and rifles. Virginia allows for open and concealed carrying with proper permits and has reciprocity agreements with 30 states.