Laws & Policies

Superintendent's Compendium

Please read the Superintendent's Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements, and Other Restrictions for detailed information specific to Buffalo National River.

Firearms and other weapons

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park. Refer to Section 512 of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, Public Law 111-24, 123 Stat. 1764-65.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearm laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please see state law.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Refer to 18 U.S.C. § 930.

Last updated: December 11, 2017

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