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Guns, Like Grizzlies, To Be Welcome in National Parks

Last year, to the delight of NRA members everywhere, the idea of allowing guns into national parks was tossed around, but it didn’t really move forward. Things have changed however, and now it no longer just looks like a dream for those who love the second amendment right to bear arms.

When President Obama signed the latest credit card reform bill, there was also a little tidbit slipped into the new legislation. The firearms text that was included will now allow people to bring loaded guns into national parks and other protected natural areas. No need to lock them in your glove compartment anymore, just toss ‘em right into your backpack and hit the trail.

For now, guns are still banned; so don’t get too excited over the Independence Day weekend; please refrain from the 21-gun salute and stick to firecrackers. The credit card law doesn’t go into effect until February of 2010, so no guns until then please. While packing heat is always a questionable move, at least now you'll have a fighting chance should a grizzly come after more than just your picnic basket.

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