Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding the dismissal of a federal challenge, Nastri v. Dykes, to the state’s commonsense restrictions on handguns in state parks and forests.

“More guns in more public places is not the answer. Not ever, and particularly not right now. This strong decision acknowledges what is plainly obvious for all to see—state parks can be crowded places visited by children, and there is a well-established history of laws prohibiting firearms in such areas. We will continue to vigorously defend our state’s commonsense gun safety laws and our state’s ability to protect against gun violence,” said Attorney General Tong.