Gun while Hiking

[revans2003]

Hello All,

I have been lurking for quite some time, and i must say I am very impressed by the knowledgebase of information here and the initiatives that have been undertaken. (Most notably the CCW effor for San Diego)

I have a question and was seeking some advice:

I go hiking in the local foothills where there have been semi-regular Mountain Lion sightings. (Not to mention illegals) I definitley want to carry while I am on these hikes but since there is no CCW in San Diego I was wondering about Open Carry or LUCC. Here are the particulars:

• I almost always hike at night
• There is very rarely anyone around
• The trail traverses pavement in two places where LE could exist

My first thought was to just conceal carry since the chance of being caught is low, but an arrest/conviction would jeopardize my career. I hike with a dog, so assuming that I could have one in the chamber within 10 seconds, LUCC seems a viable option, but the legality of this seems vague. (Conservativley speaking)

Edit to Add - Local Sheriff deputy says carrying in any form is illegal however, getting eaten by a mountain lion is completley legal.

Could anyone provide any thoughts and/or suggestions?

Thanks

[dieselpower]

If this is public property and inside an Incorporated area, your ONLY option is UNLOADED LOCKED CONCEALED CARRY.

Please remember it needs to be in a locked case, but that doesn't mean you can't rip it open with your bare hands. There are ways to "lock" a waist-pack with a real lock, but that doesn't stop the wearer from grasping the lock and ripping it open.

Ask on the Legal forums if carrying a full magazine in your back pocket is legal.

[hnoppenberger]

get yourself a hunting license, a coyote call and a flashlight. now your coyote hunting and loaded concealed carry in the wilderness is legal.