Action | Amend Requirements for Carrying Handguns in State Forests |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/8/2009 |
People need the means to defend themselves in the wild from animals and humans, just as they do in "civilized" areas. Legally carried firearms should be allowed in state and federal forests and parks for this purpose. This is a separate issue from inappropriate plinking, target shooting, or illegal hunting, where control of such activities on state lands is appropriate for safety, fire prevention, and wildlife preservation.