Firearms in Forests and Parks

[Jimi Jah]

I put the 9mm into a Nano Vault and toss that into the backpack. All steel, lightweight and legal to carry.

[Armed Citizen]

CCW is out of the question as I live in Alameda County...

I would move to a county that does issue. Yeah, I know, easy to say.

[Shasta Frog]

Get one of those Allen triangle gun pouch thingies with the lockable zippers. Lol I have one but don't really know what they are called. Cheap only few bucks.

[Jason95357]

CCW is out of the question as I live in Alameda County.

I guess a locked container would be somewhat doable but with a 30+ pound backpack, it will be interesting...(I wonder if a cable lock would count?)

See California transport laws. Cable lock isn't a container.

[renardsubtil]

CCW is out of the question as I live in Alameda County.

I guess a locked container would be somewhat doable but with a 30+ pound backpack, it will be interesting...(I wonder if a cable lock would count?)

[Shasta Frog]

I think you need to transport unloaded in a locked container as California's severe restrictions apply for transporting a weapon. If so, get a Nano 100/200/300.

I would wait for Mudcamper or Librarian to comment.

Long term strategy: get you CCW if possible.

This, or ccw

[Jason95357]

Hi all,

I plan on backpacking in a National Park in the next few months and I was checking on how I can carry a firearm (handgun) in the National park. I checked the particular NP I'm going to and it says firearms are allowed (except near federal buildings).

I see from below that I can't openly carry a firearm either loaded or unloaded.

But am I allowed to carry said firearm UNLOADED in my pack or concealed on my person in a belly holster or something?

I figured that I could keep the magazines separated from the firearm with the holster and mate them when I've stopped for camp.

I think you need to transport unloaded in a locked container as California's severe restrictions apply for transporting a weapon. If so, get a Nano 100/200/300.

I would wait for Mudcamper or Librarian to comment.

Long term strategy: get your CCW if possible.

[renardsubtil]

Backpacking in a National Forest....

Hi all,

I plan on backpacking in a National Park in the next few months and I was checking on how I can carry a firearm (handgun) in the National park. I checked the particular NP I'm going to and it says firearms are allowed (except near federal buildings).

I see from below that I can't openly carry a firearm either loaded or unloaded.

But am I allowed to carry said firearm UNLOADED in my pack or concealed on my person in a belly holster or something?

I figured that I could keep the magazines separated from the firearm with the holster and mate them when I've stopped for camp.

*1 - National Parks Details:

*1 - The firearms prohibition in NPs and NWRs was lifted on 2/22/10. See the "Important Notes" about HR 267 in the second post for more details.
*1 - UOC of handguns is not legal in NPs effective 1/1/12 as a result of AB144 (PC 26350) and the NP's blanket "no shooting anywhere" policy
*1 - LOC, UOC, UCC, and LCC are all legal in one's campsite. (PC 26055, 26383, & 25605)
*1 - Since NPs can be near/within urban areas, school zones can be an issue. Unlocked/operable firearms are not allowed within 1000 feet of a K-12 school.
*1 - CA CCW/LTC permit holders may LCC anywhere in NPs except in federal facilities (buildings with federal employees and no-firearms signs posted).

[The Geologist]

UPDATE

You can now possess functional firearms for self-defense on Army Corp lands. Details here.

Thanks Boulderlaw for posting.

Of course, all California laws still apply here in CA...

Nice and Tank You for the info

[MudCamper]

UPDATE

You can now possess functional firearms for self-defense on Army Corp lands. Details here.

Thanks Boulderlaw for posting.

Of course, all California laws still apply here in CA...

[MudCamper]

Yes. Unless they post a closure.

Can't you just call the BLM field office for that area and ask them?

Maybe. Sometimes you get good information, but often times you get incorrect information.

[shortround13]

I suppose...I asked some rangers in the carson-iceberg area and they had no idea. Theres just so many exemptions and exceptions its harsd to keep straight

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[Shasta Frog]

Can't you just call the BLM field office for that area and ask them?

[shortround13]

Just wanna make sure I don't get myself into trouble….going to be on some BLM land in the yosemite/mariposa area….as long as we abide by the 150 yard rule and roadway/body of water/cave rule… I can set up and shoot in a safe spot, and loaded, open carry my handgun and/or shotgun while in my shooting area?

[Jason95357]

So are handguns and/or shotguns allowed in California state parks and national parks?

Read the top post.