[carbuff19]

I am pretty sure I have read that no firearms are allowing in National Forests. One in particular I would like to know is up Mirror Lake Hwy. I went camping there this year and still brought my gun. Though it stayed in the truck until night time. I put it on my persons at night and had it by me during bed time to protect my family. I know you can legally have it in your tent because it is your temporary housing. But the main question is can I have it on me outside of my tent during the day. We did see bears during camping an would like to have self protection. Though I wouldn't use it unless the bear started after me.

Thanks in advance.

Josh

 

[apollosmith]

Firearms ARE allowed in National Forests. They are NOT allowed in National Parks (Yellowstone, Zion, etc.). Carry all you want both in and outside your tent.

 

[Ruger Collector]

Pack a slug-loaded pistol-grip 12ga on a 2 point sling all the time if you want.. You're confusing National Forests with National Parks. National Parks are a big no-no.. for now.

 

[xmirage2kx]

Firearms ARE allowed in National Forests. They are NOT allowed in National Parks (Yellowstone, Zion, etc.). Carry all you want both in and outside your tent.

+1
Carry away

 

[Car Knocker]

Firearms are permitted in National Forests, with some restrictions as not shooting in close proximited to buildings, across roads, etc. The Forest Service can also implement closures, for example, when there is extremely high fire danger, logging in an area, etc. The pertinent code is linked below:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/te ... 12&idno=36

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/te ... .9&idno=36