Laws & Policies

Firearms in National Parks

The law governing possession of firearms inside a national park changed on February 22, 2010.

Visitors may possess firearms within a national park unit provided they comply with federal, state, and local laws.

The role of the responsible gun owner is to know and obey the federal, state, and local laws appropriate to the park they are visiting. For more information about New Jersey gun laws please visit their website.

Please remember that federal law prohibits firearms in certain park facilities and buildings. These places are marked with signs at public entrances.

For more information
New Jersey gun law summary

 

Other Laws and Policies


Superintendent's Compendium
The Superintendent's Compendium contains designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictions imposed under discretionary authority.

Last updated: November 4, 2022

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211 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone:

973-736-0550 x11
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