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.
Arizona: http://www.azdps.gov/Links/ARS/?l=13/03112.htm http://www.opencarry.org/az.html
Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.
For any questions you can email the Law Enforcement staff or contact the Chief Ranger's office at 928-567-3322. Relevant Federal Laws
Bill of Rights Amendment II “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” http://topics.law.cornell.edu/constitution/billofrights
PL 111-24 512 (b) Protecting the Right of Individuals to Bear Arms in the NPS http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_public_laws&docid=f:publ024.111
18 U.S.C. § 13 State Laws Adopted http://law.onecle.com/uscode/18/13.html http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/foia_reading_room/usam/title9/crm00667.htm
18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(3) Definition of a firearm (may not apply to reenactment weapons) http://codes.lp.findlaw.com/uscode/18/I/44/921
18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) Felon in Possession http://law.justia.com/us/codes/title18/18usc922.html
18 U.S.C. § 930 Procession in Federal Facilities |
Last updated: February 24, 2015