Laws & Policies

Firearms in the Park

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. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park.

As a starting point about state and local firearms laws please go to the following web site and select the state that you are interested in from the list on the right side of the page:

http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/state-laws/29th-edition/index.html

For State Reciprocity Agreement:

http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

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If you have any questions or concerns please e-mail the Chief Ranger or contact Law Enforcement at 904-829-6506.