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Originally Posted by OCExec22
The other day I was hiking in San Diego on Cleveland National Forest Land and spotted a full size mountain lion about 50 yards from me. I do not have a CCW license yet. Would I be allowed to carry a concealed handgun on National forest land? Could I carry a holstered handgun w/o a permit on national forest land? I routinely hunt in the area.. Carrying a shotgun.. So I am assuming it wouldn't be a big deal to have a holstered handgun it would just be a lot easier to pack in a backpack.
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Per your hunting license class, they should have told you that open carry in hunting areas is permitted in National Forest areas, but not in National Parks. CCW carry is not permitted, IIRC, if you do not have a CCW that is valid in California. (For California NP lands) Of course, there maybe other restrictions such as the type of ammo you can have in certain areas, so check all local regs before departing.
You can also open carry if you are in YOUR campsite, but I don't recommend it if you are in an area where others are camping close by. Too much explaining to do.
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