Recreation area / camping

[Regla]

Hello everyone,

I know that there?s a law that states you can posses a firearm at your temporary home such as your tent when on a camping trip.

My concern is, what if the recreation area or the camping place states on their website that no firearms are allowed? Some threads online states that if you have a CCW it wouldn?t be a problem? Some says to just leave it in the car?


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[SVT-40]

Their property their rules. Don't like the rules, go somewhere else.

[RandyD]

Hmmm? Now that camping (homeless) is allowed everywhere. It looks like we can carry everywhere.

[Preston-CLB]

Carry is prohibited in CA State Parks. You'll need to have your firearms locked up and out of plain view.

For other places, as mentioned, their property, their rules.
-P

[acaligunner]

If a mountain lion or black bear is about to tear into your face - do you really think it was a good idea to not carry a tool ?

I?m sure when your dead the higher ups will say - Joe was such a good camper for following our rules, sad though that he had his skull crushed and brains pulled out his dome piece. Oh well ~

[Quiet]

Recreation area / camping

I know that there's a law that states you can posses a firearm at your temporary home such as your tent when on a camping trip.

My concern is, what if the recreation area or the camping place states on their website that no firearms are allowed? Some threads online states that if you have a CCW it wouldn't be a problem? Some says to just leave it in the car?

It is CA legal to transport (unloaded in a locked container) a firearm from your vehicle to your temporary residence (tent).

It is CA legal to carry (open or concealed) or possess (have access to) a firearm (loaded or unloaded) while inside your temporary residence (tent).

It is CA illegal to carry (open or concealed) while outside of your temporary residence (tent) that is in an area that prohibits the possession or discharge of firearms.
^A valid CA CCW permit is required in order to legally conceal carry.

It is CA legal to carry (open) while outside of your temporary residence (tent) that is in an area where it is legal to discharge firearms.
^A valid CA CCW permit is required in order to legally conceal carry.

[TrailerparkTrash]

Just remember that there is a legal difference between a “campsite” and the entire “campground.”

Below is a link that explains more laws regarding camping in California with firearms,,,, what I found particularly interesting is the below paragraph,,,

A federal court defined “campsite” as “any place where any bedding, sleeping bag, or other sleeping matter, or any stove or fire is placed, established, or maintained, whether or not such place incorporates the use of any tent, lean-to, shack, or any other structure.” Anderson v. City of Portland, Civ. No. 08-1447-AA (D. Or. Jul. 30, 2009). This definition seems to imply that the defining qualities of a campsite are provisions for cooking or sleeping.


Here’s the full article:

https://www.californiacarry.org/camping.html

[Preston-CLB]

Also, at the site TrailerparkTrash linked to, be sure to read the article regarding carry in CA State Parks. It's under the "Restrictions" link in the header/banner.

It does say a person with a valid CCW, unless restricted by IA policy, concealed carry in a CA State Park or Forest is legal.

I found this interesting because I was told by the district ranger at Columbia State Historical Park that permitted concealed carry was not legal. This may be a policy local to that park.
-P

[Rickybillegas]

Also, at the site TrailerparkTrash linked to, be sure to read the article regarding carry in CA State Parks. It's under the "Restrictions" link in the header/banner.

It does say a person with a valid CCW, unless restricted by IA policy, concealed carry in a CA State Park or Forest is legal.

I found this interesting because I was told by the district ranger at Columbia State Historical Park that permitted concealed carry was not legal. This may be a policy local to that park.
-P

Here is a list of the sensitive places that Judge Carney injuncted in Dec. and still holds. (if you have a permit).

It includes state parks?

(7) Hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, medical offices, urgent care
facilities, and other places where medical services are customarily provided,
(8) Public transportation,
(9) Establishments where intoxicating liquor is sold for consumption on the premises,
(10) Public gatherings and special events,
(11) Playgrounds and private youth centers,
(12) Parks and athletic facilities,
(13) Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of Fish and Wildlife
property, except hunting areas,
(15) Casinos and gambling establishments,
(16) Stadiums and arenas,
(17) Public libraries,
(19) Amusement parks,
(20) Zoos and museums,
(22) Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship,
(23) Financial institutions, and

[Bansh88]

Pretty much every formal campground will have that rule.
Like every rule, it's obeyed as you like.