Posted: 4/21/2007 3:39:20 PM EDT
| can i openly carry a revovler when hiking in state parks or forests...recent mountain lion sightings and numerous snake encounters have made me think of carrying a revovler with some hot 357 magnum loads and some snake shot...is this legal? |
STATE repeat STATE Parks, not only NO but HELL NO. State Forests repeat STATEthere are only 1 or two of those and you probably need to look them up. (I think so, but since I've never been to the one I know about - Sequoia State Forest - I've never looked it up) Undoubtedly somebody will jump in and give you the info on National Parks or Forest, but that ain't what you meant is it? Hell, might as well, National Parks NO, National Forests? Some yes, some probably NO, usually depends on county ordinances for where you are. Just in case that is what you meant. Also if you are on a bonafide hunting or fishing trip you can carry, except for those places where it is specifically banned. |
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Open carry: National forest: Usually OK National Park: NO State Park: NO State Forest (?): NO rest of state: maybe Concealed carry without a CCW: National Park: NO National forest: Grey area State Land: Grey area rest of state: NO Concealed carry without a CCW but with a Hunting or Fishing license: National Park: NO National forest: YES State Land: yes unless otherwise prohibited rest of state: technically yes, but still grey Loaded carry in vehicle: ANYWHERE: NO Unloaded carry in vehicle: National park: NO National forest: yes State Land: maybe Rest of state: technically yes, but still grey If you don't have this, you MUST read it: ag.ca.gov/firearms/forms/pdf/Cfl2006.pdf Generally, DON"T open carry around populated areas like state parks, it will attract attention. Better to either get a CCW or carry you hunting/fishing license (make sure there is some water and have a fish hook and line) AND carry hollow points, as they are legal for hunting.) HINT: Jackrabbits and skunks are legal to take all year, with any firearm, without FMJ's. If you are ever stopped by a ranger (unlikely, becasue you are well concealed) you are hunting/fishing "here is my license and gun" or "here is my license and hooks". |
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Here's my other $.02: I have hiked MANY miles in the desert, in Tevas, going rock climbing and only encountered a few snakes. Most were either running away, too cold to move, or otherwise preoccupied. The VAST majority of rattlesnakes bites are to the hands and face of young males. The rest are rattleworm bites to ankles/feet. If you see a ratt-ler, leave her alone, she will do the same for you. You will never see the young ones till too late. PLEASE DON"T KILL SNAKES. I know the bible tells you to, or whatever, but they are very important to us. If a rattler invades your home then ok, but really you are invading THEIR home when you are out hiking. Mountain lions are not out looking for a fight, they are out lookng for food. Don't look like food. ANY pistol will be plenty against all but the most determined/deranged mountain lion. You only have to stop their attack, which they will if they hear a gunshot at close range. I live in the Sierras where we have lions, and plenty of food. The lions we have here are very shy, I saw 1, running away, at night, in the last 7 years. In SoCal, the lions are reproducing and finding no new territory. They are hungry. And your chances of be encountered by one is still very small, but its possible. Again, if you are looking for a fight, sure you can find the lions. But if you just want to hike and co-exist, then just be prepared to stop an attack and not look like food. I think the two legged threats are MUCH more plausable. |