New law on firearms to take effect in Oklahoma parks

 
BY CHRIS CASTEEL | Published: February 21, 2010   

WASHINGTON — A long-standing ban on firearms in national parks will be lifted Monday in many states because of legislation authored by Sen. Tom Coburn, who says the change will end an unnecessary conflict in state and federal laws.

But a coalition of former National Park Service employees is warning that allowing firearms into parks will threaten the safety of park rangers and visitors.

The National Park Service...
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