Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Regulations
The 2011 Superintendent's Compendium (1.5 mb, PDF) is a compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions made by the superintendent, in addition to what is contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Parks, Forest, and Public Property, Chapter 1, National Park Service, Department of the Interior), and other applicable federal statues and regulations.

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.

Discharge of a firearm is prohibited within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

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 the California Attorney General's web site.

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