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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
You’re missing the point...
I think there are valid arguments against guns in general, guns in the backcountry, etc, but when the question is “Why are they allowed in the backcountry and not in a National Park” almost nobody has come close to addressing that question. “Because guns are bad” might be true, but that is not a valid reason as to why they are allowed in one area and not the other. You know what I mean?
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Surprising you need to be told the purpose of a national park is protect the wildlife and environment. The goal is conservation and to preserve the natural environment mostly from crappy humans.
I think I get your point that if the firearm is only being used for protection than why shouldn't it be allowed for protection in national parks since it is elsewhere? Simple answer is since the goal is to not allow hunting/poaching in conservation areas to make it easier to control you can't allow anyone to carry firearms. Poaching or illegal hunting does happen even in places you are already allowed to hunt (ie. hunting out of season or off roads still very prevalent in RR Alberta, ect). Unfortunately even though most hunters/hikers/ect are incredibly responsible and deserve the right to carry for protection there needs to be places to keep the morons out.