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Should you carry a gun while hiking?

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Should you carry a gun while hiking?

On federal lands administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), possession of a firearm must be in compliance with the law of the state in which the federal land is located. Many hikers feel the carrying of firearms is unnecessary and contrary to the social nature of the Trail.

Can I carry a handgun on the Appalachian Trail?

While it is now legal to carry a gun through national parks with the correct permits, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy discourages carrying firearms on the trail. Then there’s the matter of having the correct permits for all the states, and having concealed carry permits.

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Can you open carry while hiking in California?

California’s laws against open carry apply only in public places within city limits or in prohibited areas outside city limits such as schools and courthouses. Since there are no cities or prohibited areas within national parks open carry would not be prohibited under California law.

Can you carry a gun on the Appalachian Trail in Georgia?

If you have a proper concealed carry permit issued by the state of Tennessee, you are allowed to carry a concealed firearm in states that recognize the TN permit. Those states are Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

What is a good gun to carry hiking?

Best Hiking Handguns

  • Glock G20. As far as I am concerned, Glock made the Glock G20 just for me.
  • Ruger Blackhawk . 41 Magnum.
  • CZ P10C (Optics Ready) Yep, your average 9mm still makes for an awesome hiking gun.
  • Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .
  • Colt Delta Elite.
  • S&W Model 60 3-inch.
  • Heritage Arms Rough Rider 4.5-inch model.
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Can hikers carry guns in California?

The actual site where you are camping is your temporary residence and is under your control. Open carry, loaded or unloaded, is legal in the campsite. If you are going to carry a firearm in a campsite within a National Park System unit, open carry would be unambiguously legal under state law.

Can I open carry while hiking in Georgia?

Registered. With a GA permit you can conceal or open carry. You CANNOT carry at all without one, with some exceptions like in your car/home. You should be able to get a GA permit pretty easily.