Sleeping on BLM with a loaded gun, legal?

[Teeko]

I'd recommend it

[xxINKxx]

I did a 10 mile hike on blm in the middle of the desert with loaded AR/Glock last Saturday. Shot durring the hike too. Not a soul in any direction for miles.

No black helicopters to report.

Just make sure your on blm, and aren't on someone's private property.

[Cactus_Tim]

Mine has it's own pillow right there beside me.

[Quiet]

I'm guessing this doesn't apply in National Parks. Correct?

If the campsite does not prohibit the possession of firearms, it is legal.

Penal Code 26055
Nothing in Section 25850 shall prevent any person from having a loaded weapon, if it is otherwise lawful, at the person's place of residence, including any temporary residence or campsite.

[MudCamper]

Legal. See Firearms in Forests and Parks for ALL details.

[Jimi Jah]

I sleep in my jeep while out in the Borego desert. Yes, I'm armed, loaded and ready.

Too many two legged coyotes running about in the southern desert not to.

[hambam105]

I don't know about that. Maybe they have BLM Police doing 4:00 A.M. loaded weapons check.

[whipkiller]

Hey all just wondering if its legal to sleep with a loaded gun either in your truck or tent while on BLM land.

Ive been going to the same spot a lot recently and the last time out we woke up to a lot of coyote tracks around our tent, im not too worried about them but would prefer to sleep with a loaded gun next time just in case.

Thanks for any help,
David

Like stiletto heel prints?

[JDay]

Your campsite is your domicile (just like home, motel room, etc)...especially on BLM land, it's way okay.

You can even conceal carry in your campsite.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=25001-26000&file=25505-25595

25550. (a) Section 25400 does not apply to, or affect, the
transportation of a firearm by a person when going directly to, or
coming directly from, a lawful camping activity for the purpose of
having that firearm available for lawful personal protection while at
the lawful campsite.
(b) This section shall not be construed to override the statutory
authority granted to the Department of Parks and Recreation or any
other state or local governmental agencies to promulgate rules and
regulations governing the administration of parks and campgrounds.

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=pen&group=25001-26000&file=25400

25400. (a) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed firearm when
the person does any of the following:

[MrLawless1]

Great info! Thanks!!!!