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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Laws & Policies
 

Firearms

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, please visit our state’s website.

Maryland

Maryland State Law 

See Maryland Code, Public Safety, Title 5

See also Maryland Code, Criminal Law, Title 4

Maryland Attorney General


West Virginia

West Virginia State Law

See sections 61-7-1 to 61-7-15 and 20-2-6a

West Virginia Attorney General


Virginia

Virginia Law 

See sections 18.2-279 through 18.2-312

Virginia Attorney General


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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Last Updated: February 20, 2010 at 20:29 MST