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Park Open
Coronado National Memorial will reopen to the public Thursday, May 24, 2012 after being closed on Monday afternoon as a result of the Campini Fire. More »
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Fire Restrictions
Due to extreme fire danger and concern for public safety, portions of Coronado National Memorial will be under fire restrictions starting on Monday, May 7, 2012. More »
Laws & Policies
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FIREARM REGULATIONS A new federal law passed by Congress takes affect on February 22, 2010 and allows anyone who can legally possess firearms under applicable Arizona state laws, to legally possess firearms in this park. Although Arizona State law allows people to possess firearms, all other federal regulations restricting the use of the firearm still apply and include, but are not limited to:
· Firearms may not be discharged in this national park service unit and should not be used as a wildlife protection strategy.
· Firearms may not be possessed in certain facilities in this park (such as visitor centers, government offices, etc.) Those facilities where you may not possess a firearm are posted with signs at all public entrances.
· There is no hunting allowed in this park.
It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable firearms laws before entering this park. Additional information concerning Arizona State regulations can be accessed on the following web pages: Home page: http://az.gov/ Statutes: http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp Concealed Weapons: http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/ State Reciprocity: http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Reciprocity/
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Did You Know?
At Coronado National Memorial, endangered Lesser Long-nosed bats use natural limestone caves and cave-like mines as their homes for part of the year. Bat-gates, a special type of fencing installed by biologists, prevent humans and predators from disturbing their habitat. Bats can fly right through!