National Forrest?

**soup** · November 30th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Any rules/regs about CC in the national Forrest? Heading up that way and want to make sure I'm ok. I know the deal for National Parks just wasn't sure if they were the same or not.

Thanks,
Anthony

**Steve_NEPhila** · November 30th, 2009, 04:44 PM

It sounds like this may be a case of improper definitions. Here is what you should do; go online to check if your proposed destination is part of the national park service.

http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

Then deal with it in the proper fashion.

**r2120cc** · November 30th, 2009, 05:07 PM

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/recreation/

apparently you need a protection weapon permit.....

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# Pennsylvania Gun Laws:

To carry a concealed weapon, you must have a protection weapon permit from your county sheriff in PA. If you are from out-of state, you must have a protection permit in your state, and have a protection permit from Pennsylvania. Warren County sheriff will not issue Ohio residents a protection permit, but will issue a sportsmen’s permit that allows concealed weapons for hunting and fishing only. You may bring weapons that are not concealed (hunting rifles, shotguns, side arms). When transporting it is recommended to carry firearm and ammunition in separate areas – (i.e. Carry firearm in the trunk and ammunition in the car.) Target practice must comply with the PA. Game Commission regulations, i.e. no firing into live trees (see hunting license handbook). Target shooting is recommended at ranges set up for that purpose (sportsmen's clubs). We recommend on the ANF using stone pits with a high back wall. Contact the county sheriff for additional information.

**avizpls** · November 30th, 2009, 06:17 PM

I was confirmed good to go with PA LTCF in Allegheny Natl Forest. I was not hunting, and I was asked this, so that may/may not change things

**carlomarx** · December 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM

Soup,
you are OK with a PA LTCF, EXCEPT in the Headquarters/Ranger station.

**gonzoso** · December 10th, 2009, 02:09 AM

When I was a ranger in a national forest in NH CC and OC was honky dory. It should be the same in PA.

I never heard anything about whether it was ok in the Ranger Station. I would not OC into the ranger station, and find out for sure before you cc into the station.

*edited to say that obviously you need a LTCF or your states equivalent.

**sn8k007** · December 14th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Definitely better to have your LTCF and check the laws, but if it's bear you are worried about, hang ALL your food at least 20 yards from your tent. Most bears aren't interested in humans as much as the food they keep close at hand.