Laws & Policies

Superintendent's Compendium -- Ulysses S. Grant NHS Superintendent's Compendium updated March 27, 2025.

Closed Circuit Television Policy Document -- Ulysses S. Grant NHS uses closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) in a professional manner and only to further legitimate law enforcement and public safety objectives.

Filming, Still Photography, and Audio Recording -- Ulysses S. Grant NHS conforms to provisions of the EXPLORE Act (Public Law 118-234) signed into law on January 4, 2025, and has been codified at 54 U.S.C. 100905. Section 125 of the Act changed how the National Park Service manages filming, photography, and audio recording in park areas. If your filming, still photography, or audio recording activity does require a permit, please submit the 10-931 Application for SUP CFSP (Short Form) 2024 form.

Demonstrations and Distribution of Materials -- Groups of 25 or fewer are allowed to use hand-carried signs in designated areas without a permit. Special Use Permits are required if the group is more than 25 people, gather outside a designated area, intend to use sound amplification, solicit donations, or plan to use stages, platforms, or structures. If individuals or groups want to use tables and chairs, use sound amplification, solicit donations, or use other types of structures then they will need a permit even if they are in a designated area, no matter the size of their group. Use the linked form to apply for a special use permit. If your First Amendment activity does not meet these limitations and a permit is required, please submit the 10-934 Application for Special Use Permit Demonstrations and Distribution of Materials form.

A map of areas where First Amendment activities may take place can be seen to the left.

• Site 1 - Northwest of the Visitor Center, near the end of the parking lot. Grassy area with some trees. It runs parallel to Grant Road and Grant's Trail.
• Site 2 - At northern corner of the park, in area with a few trees. Close to pedestrian entrance to neighborhood behind the park.

FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS

Legislation: As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park. Refer to Section 512 of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009, Public Law 111-24, 123 Stat. 1764-65.

Park User Responsibility: It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearm laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please see the Missouri Attorney General's office website at http://ago.mo.gov/. Information about Missouri's concealed carry reciprocity can be found at http://ago.mo.gov/criminal-division/public-safety/concealed-carry-reciprocity

Weapons Prohibited in Federal Facilities: Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances. Firearms are prohibited in all buildings in the park. Refer to 18 U.S.C. § 930.