[ScottPA]

I originally asked this question on Opencarry.org and received a reply but I wanted to post my question on PAFOA and see if there were other opinions on this.

I understand that I can't carry while on foot in a PA State Park but I'm not clear on whether or not I am able to have a loaded handgun while in my car or tent-only campsite in a State Park if I have a PA LTCF. I see that in § 11.215. it says ...

"The following activities are prohibited without written permission of the Department: ".... " (4) Possessing an uncased device, or uncasing a device, including a firearm, archery equipment or slingshot, that is capable of discharging or propelling a projectile, except as provided in paragraph (2) or (7), or except in the owner's building on a leased campsite, in the owner's residence, or in the owner's vehicle or trailer."

I assume that "except in the owner's building on a leased campsite" might mean a cabin but does this extend to tent-only campsites areas as well?

Does this apply only to unloaded firearms or can they be loaded, in plain view or concealed, in my car or campsite legally if I have a PA LTCF? For example, am I breaking the law if I have a loaded handgun in my tent while I sleep at night, while parked in a state park lot or in my tent-only campsite?

I know that states like New Mexico consider vehicles to be "extended domain" and I was wondering if it was similar for license holders in PA to consider the car or campsite an extended domain even within a State Park.

Thanks in advance,

scott