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    National Park Virgin Islands

Firearm Policy



As of Fenruary 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, 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 contact the Virgin Islands Attorney General's Office at (340) 774-5666, or write to:

                     Office of the Attorney General
                     Department of Justice
                     G.E.R.S. Complex, Rm. 488
                     50C Kronprinsdens Gade
                     St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802

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

Did You Know?

Wasps, locally called Jack Spaniard in their nest.

A wasp common to St. John is called the Jack Spaniard. These paper wasps are not aggressive, but will sting you repeatedly if disturbed. The sting can be quite painful, and should be treated with common sting relief remedies. The discomfort can last three days.