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Thread: Open Carrying on State Property
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January 19th, 2018, 12:47 AM #1Junior Member
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Open Carrying on State Property
Hello all, I have just turned 18 a few monthes back and decided to purchase my first shotgun.
I do enjoy hiking and going on gamelands, and state parks / forests.
Am I allowed to carry my shotgun on my back for self defense? Mostly against Blackbears and other wildlife. Same goes for camping. Would I be allowed to have it in my tent ? Thanks a lot. Looking forward to your replies.
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January 19th, 2018, 01:42 AM #2
Re: Open Carrying on State Property
People much more knowledgeable than myself regarding game laws will be along to discuss the legalities of carrying a hunting weapon on game lands relative to what season(s) may or may not be in effect.
As to your thread title:
Around these parts (PAFOA, a.k.a. poofa) Open Carry, or OC, *usually* refers to the unconcealed carry of a handgun, something that is current legal in some form in 43 states. Carrying a handgun may be done legally without a license in PA UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, among them:
- Openly - PA requires you have your LTCF (License to Carry Firearms) to carry concealed (or CC), meaning generally hidden from view. If your jacket falls over it, it's not open.
- On foot - PA requires your LTCF to carry in/on a vehicle or conveyance (car, truck, bus, horse, bicycle, skateboard...).
- Outside of Philadelphia - PA requires your LTCF for *any* carry in a City of the First Class (Phila currently being the only one).
- Absent a declared State of Emergency - PA requires your LTCF to carry when a State of Emergency is in effect, like the one Gov. Wolf declared a week or so ago to fight the opioid situation.
Among other things, obtaining your LTCF requires you be 21, so you should be aware that your ability to legally carry a handgun in PA will remain severely restricted for the next 3 years. You didn't ask about handguns, but your title needed to be addressed, so I have provided some information upon which you may cogitate awhile.
IANAL (I Am Not A Lawyer), so do your own research on all of the above. A good resource is http://forum.pafoa.org
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January 19th, 2018, 01:50 AM #3Grand Member
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Re: Open Carrying on State Property
Pa. is currently under a state of emergency. You MAY NOT OC during a state of emergency without a LTCF. By the time that changes you may be 21. Others will be along shortly to answer your other questions. IANAL
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January 19th, 2018, 09:30 AM #4
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I would not "hike" game lands with a shotgun, out of season, and without a hunting license. You WILL look like you are hunting - the hiking will appear to be stalking game and with the possession of the gun it WILL constitute "hunting"(yes, this is mentioned in law). If you're out of a specific game season and/or lack the hunting license, you will be found guilty in front of the magistrate, be fined, and probably lose the gun to confiscation.
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January 19th, 2018, 01:40 PM #5
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PA Code 141.43 states one cannot carry a firearm, not legal for use in that season, without a LTCF! further discussed here http://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=71278
Also as mentioned is the State of Emergency which restricts the OP from Open Carry with the exception of legal hunting firearm, during appropriate season with a hunting licenseRetired US Army
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January 19th, 2018, 02:12 PM #6
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Carrying a shotgun, even if legal in your situation, would just bring unwanted attention, and may even alarm some people, because it just isn't normal. Nobody needs a shotgun for everyday self defense. Black bears aren't dangerous, and a pistol is adequate for taking care of people problems. Nobody NEEDS a shotgun unless there's a specific elevated threat.
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January 19th, 2018, 02:39 PM #7
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January 19th, 2018, 02:49 PM #8
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So OP just turned 18 and cannot CCW .. hence shotgun question... but under State of Emergency and Game laws he is kind of forbidden now and many other times.
May I suggest a nice big can of bear spray.. however, be very aware that some surrounding commie states forbid pepper spray for those under 18 and/or without a permit.. so PA onlyRetired US Army
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Re: Open Carrying on State Property
Whats the state of emergency?
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