Does anyone know about the laws concerning conceal carry in our very own Ouachita National Trails down in SE Oklahoma? My brother and I (both registered Conceal Carry) are planning a 3 day backpacking trip in September and did not want to feel naked so to speak without our weapons as we will spend 3 nights by ourselves. We also know the trails have been shut down for a couple of days to eradicate bears that got too friendly and close to people.
According to handgunlaw.us, there is no Federal law against carrying in a National Forest. I'll wait for more informed responses, but from what I can tell it should be ok with SDA permit.
I believe you can have open carry on the trails if you have a hunting license. However that is not permitted in camping areas. I will see what I can find.
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http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/This is a much better link.
It is dripping bureaucracy, but has a number that should give a good answer to your question
It is dripping bureaucracy, but has a number that should give a good answer to your question
Thank you for your responses. I called today and spoke with the U.S. Forestry Service Headquarters out of Hot Springs Arkansas, who is the authority over Ouachita National Recreation Trails.
I had several questions of this representative about what our plans were. I then asked if they allowed Conceal Carry on the trail. He said that if were were C/C permit holders we were "good to go" both on the Oklahoma and Arkansas side of these trails.
As for "Open Carry" as Big_Red_Truck suggested, I could not have that confirmed. For our purpose just having the Law behind us to Conceal Carry is good enough for us.
Thank you both again for your responses.
I had several questions of this representative about what our plans were. I then asked if they allowed Conceal Carry on the trail. He said that if were were C/C permit holders we were "good to go" both on the Oklahoma and Arkansas side of these trails.
As for "Open Carry" as Big_Red_Truck suggested, I could not have that confirmed. For our purpose just having the Law behind us to Conceal Carry is good enough for us.
Thank you both again for your responses.
I stand corrected. I could not find any info on open carry, however Ouachita WMA (Le Flore Unit) has many trails. If you are hunting, would it be legal?
I wish the laws were clear. The camping areas are posted, no firearms.
I wish the laws were clear. The camping areas are posted, no firearms.
State laws govern carry in National Forests.
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