Visitors to Big Bend National Park may have encountered signs that read “Loaded Firearms Prohibited.” But because of a bill passed last summer they could soon be replaced by signs that read “Loaded Concealed Weapons Okay.”
Not everyone is happy: “The national parks are one of the safest places to be,” said Don Dowdy, president of the Big Bend Sierra Club. “I don’t think loaded guns have any place in our national park system.”
During the Reagan Administration loaded firearms inside national parks were severely restricted. In his final 60 days as President, George W. Bush reversed the 25 year restriction, allowing licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons in national parks.
“Protecting Americans from Violent Crimes” is the provision sanctioned by Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla) that will allow concealed weapons inside national parks beginning on February 10, 2010. It was stitched into a credit card reform bill that was approved on Capitol Hill in May 2009.
Read more about new guns laws in other National Parks.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Texas Music Fest returns for 22nd annual event
If you are a fan of Texas live music, LJT's 22nd annual Texas Music Fest returns in April. If you love Texas music, large fun loving crowds, and camping, then you need to attend this event at least once in your lifetime!
Each year it gets a little better than the previous year and there is always something different and memorable about each event.
Ticket and Camping packages are now available, so for the best spots and seats, get yours today by calling (254) 968-8505.
The festival begins in 76 days.
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