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The George Washington Parkway
Now that gun carry in National Parks is governed by the substantive law of the state which encompasses the National Park, we expect many Virginia residents as well as visitors will choose to exercise their right to carry as they drive the George Washington Parkway. As illustrated on the above map, there is a small portion of the GW Parkway which actually runs through DC. Consequently, those carrying firearms would subject themselves to arrest and prosecution under DC's draconian gun laws if stopped on this short stretch of highway. What can you do if you plan to drive this section of the GW Parkway? 1) Be aware! 2) Divert around this section of the GW Parkway. Northbound: Take the I395 SOUTH exit, and get off on the exit for 110 / US 1 (north). Follow this to the intersection US 50, then take the exit to Wilson Blvd. Turn right on North Kent street, then right again on North Lynn street. Follow this to the entrance ramp for the GW Parkway North and you will be safely in VA the whole time. Southbound: Take the exit to Arlington National Cemetary / Tomb of the Unknowns. Take the route 110 south exit. Follow 110 south until the I395 interchange. Take I395 North JUST until you get on the GW Parkway. OR 3) Stop at one of the many small parks and pull-offs on the Parkway, unload, and case your firearm before traversing this short section of the Parkway. When safely back in Virginia, reverse the process. Northbound: The best location to unload and case your firearm is north of Washington / Reagan National Airport at Gravelly Point. Southbound: The best location to unload and case your firearm is off the Arlington National Cemetary / Tomb of the Unknowns exit, turn LEFT and go all the way to the right where the cabs pull off. The best place to reload is Roaches Run right across from Gravelly Point. |
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