[1987rx7guy]

Is anyone familiar with the laws surrounding this mountain as far as posession and carriage of Pistols/Long guns?


We plan on hiking/climbing up and camping somewhere near the tree line in the night staying for 2-3 days. I have space in my backpack for my pistol/ammo and I could set up a scabbard on it for my 12ga. pump. But I can't seem to find out if its legal to open carry long guns in this area, same for pistols.


Help would be much appreciated...thankyou!

[1987rx7guy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parry_Peak

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/ParryPeakCO.jpg/800px-ParryPeakCO.jpg

[Cranky CJ]

As long as you remain in the Arapaho Natl Forest, you will be fine.

[mokin]

What Cranky CJ said. There are some areas including mountains that are private property. I've carried firearms all over Colorado backcountry without incident but I have been advised to purchase a small game license in case someone accuses me of "hunting" out of season.

[1987rx7guy]

Being from out of state a hunting license might be very expensive though?

[mokin]

According to the Colorado Dept. of Wildlife website a non-resident small game license is $56.00. Like I said I've never been questioned about firearms but I consider my license "insurance". Some guys I know think I'm crazy to buy a license for (mainly) that reason but I feel better.

[1987rx7guy]

Also does the open carry apply for both pistol and long gun?

[jumpstart]

You can carry whatever you want( if it hasn't been deemed "illegal" ie. sawed of shotgun), 365 days a year. Denver proper thinks they are above the Constitution, so take heed there.

[1987rx7guy]

Yeah, i'm totally going to be careful about Denver but out in the woods/mountains I want to have something.

[Keb]

The Dept of Wildlife might not like the Shotgun, but you can open carry the handgun.

[Coyote3855]

Just curious why you plan to take a shotgun. If you plan on hiking up that mountain, the added weight of gun and ammo will be a drag. AFIK, there are no grizzlies there, so large animals will be limited to the occasional black bear or cougar. If your handgun is substantial (say .357 and up in a revolver or .40 in a semi) and loaded with the correct ammo I see no need for the shotgun as protection against two or four legged predators. Bear spray is lighter and a better option against black bears.

[Sediment]

I would suggest as a part of your survival kit along with whichever weapon you choose to bring is a flare gun. They can be seen for miles and you never know what the Rocky Mountains have in store for you.

[1987rx7guy]

My Pistol is a 40 Smith. I didn't know if it would be easier to carry legally for a long gun or pistol. I'll probably just take the XDM.

[1987rx7guy]

Ok, bumping this up to ask if having my pistol in my pack without a case/loaded would bring any issues? Just to C my A

[Coltdriver]

You can have it in your case all day. In fact, you can have it in your glove compartment in your car (or otherwise hidden), loaded, and it is specifically legal here.

I have hunted and just gone shooting in National Forest's all over Colorado without incident. I do avoid recreational hikes during hunting season to avoid interfering with others or gettting accidentally shot.

I went into the Pike National Forest for a hike during a hunting season years ago and it sounded like war was happening. I promptly left.

To be accused of hunting without proof is something I have not heard of here. I would not buy a hunting license unless I was going to hunt.

I always carry a hand gun when in the forest. I have more concern for two legged creatures than for wildlife. A can of bear spray works on both too.

I have not seen a wild bear in the forest since I was a kid back in the 60's.

[rondog]

Having a pistol in your pack ain't much better than a rock, IMO. If you need it, you're going to need it immediately, there won't be time for groping around for the pocket, fumbling with zippers, etc. If you're going to carry, carry where you can reach it immediately, not just "quickly". Cougars and crackheads aren't going to wait for you to dig your shootin' iron out. If you encounter a cat, you'll likely have to try to get your gun while it's chewing on you.

Would something like an M3 worn on the breast work for you?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/sweetheartgrips.jpg

[1987rx7guy]

Interesting holster. I think I might want a leg platform because I will have a framed backpack on though :-/ The straps for it would be right around that area. The waist straps might be a bit close to that too...