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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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A holstered open carry sidearm is fine in the national forest. I personally would stay away from CCW. First, if that cat came at me, I want the gun as close as possible. Second, a LOT of the rangers have ZERO knowledge about things like CCW. Some of them are actually only on duty for the hunting season around here. We asked one for help one year when a big fight broke out between 2 campsites. She wouldn't come out of her trailer saying "They haven't even issued me my flashlight yet." While you may be legal in carrying, i would rather spend my time hunting than talking...