Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar advocates for lifting gun restrictions in state parks, citing recent violence as a catalyst for change. His comments follow the tragic stabbing deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil’s Den State Park, where the couple was attacked while hiking with their two young daughters.
Currently, firearms are largely prohibited in Arkansas state parks, yet Hagar argues that empowering “good people” with weapons can deter crime. His testimony before a legislative subcommittee raises significant questions about public safety and Second Amendment rights in a state reeling from high-profile violent incidents.
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