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Pinnacles National Monument A view of the High Peaks
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Pinnacles National Monument
Laws & Policies

New Federal Firearms Law

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.

http://ag.ca.gov/firearms

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


Our Superintendent's Compendium is a list of policies and regulations that are specific to Pinnacles National Monument.

Check the compendium for regulations about rock climbing, cave closures, condor release site closures, pets, and more.

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Pinnacles bee photo by Keir Morse

Did You Know?
Pinnacles National Monument has the greatest number of bee species per unit area of any place ever studied. The roughly 400 bee species are mostly solitary; they don't live in hives.

Last Updated: June 24, 2011 at 13:49 MST