i apologize if i missed this in the reading, but was the bill to be passed in state parks or national parks or both?? what were they aiming for? (no pun intended) did the bill make it to both houses or shot down in the house? there are valid arguments on both sides..i am just curious as to which "parks" they were trying to get is passed for...i can see it from a family's point of view for safety, and i am going on a limb saying that i would hope most people carrying would be responsible enough to not blast away a every animal on the trail or person that may look suspicious..but i myself do not worry about the animals way out on th etrails, but the two legged bother me some...fact of the matter is, i am an avid hiker and no even though i do have acarry permit i do not carry in the park via the law. however, i have come off of a long trail in the evening or at night and it is a little eerie..carrying would be a comfort...however, fact of teh matter is not every person is responsible...and being in my carry class last year listening to some people talk about whta they wou do blah blah blah..makes me wonder...are they looking for trouble, or being safe??? good valid points on both sides..tough decision...