westernrover
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I want to do some thru-hiking in California like the Pacific Crest and other trails that go through National Forests and National Parks. I've hiked these trails in the past (90's) when I was a California resident, but did not attempt to carry a firearm on which there was a blanket prohibition in National Parks until 2010. I live in another state now.
I do not expect to carry concealed because I am not a resident and have no way to obtain a permit.
I'm not intending to shoot or hunt anything. My only intention is to carry lawfully.
I am aware of how to transport a firearm lawfully in California unloaded in a secure container other than the glovebox or center console.
I do not intend to go near any occupied buildings or within 1000 feet of a school. This is strictly backcountry travel.
I don't understand PC 26350. I think it means I cannot open-carry a loaded or unloaded firearm in National Parks.
Am I right in understanding that I can lawfully transport an unloaded firearm (handgun) in a secure (locked) container in my backpack through National Parks (Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia etc.), without going near any occupied buildings or school zones?
Once I get to my wilderness campsite (not a campground), it would seem the state codes allow me to carry loaded and concealed just as if I were at my own house. I'm referring to CA Penal Code Sections 26055, 26383, and 25605.
I know there is a relevant thread over on Calguns about this, but it's a bit overwhelming with 800 posts so far, and running almost 12 years now. I have read the updated first post and the tail end, but it's still confusing and I can't help but think that's the intention (of California).
I believe it would be lawful for me to put my unloaded handgun and a separate loaded clip (yes, it's a clip not a magazine) in a zippered bag, lock the zippers tightly and carry that in my backpack. When I get to my temporary wilderness campsite I can lawfully remove the handgun, load it, and keep it concealed on my person as long as I am in the campsite. Am I mistaken about any of this?
I do not expect to carry concealed because I am not a resident and have no way to obtain a permit.
I'm not intending to shoot or hunt anything. My only intention is to carry lawfully.
I am aware of how to transport a firearm lawfully in California unloaded in a secure container other than the glovebox or center console.
I do not intend to go near any occupied buildings or within 1000 feet of a school. This is strictly backcountry travel.
I don't understand PC 26350. I think it means I cannot open-carry a loaded or unloaded firearm in National Parks.
Am I right in understanding that I can lawfully transport an unloaded firearm (handgun) in a secure (locked) container in my backpack through National Parks (Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia etc.), without going near any occupied buildings or school zones?
Once I get to my wilderness campsite (not a campground), it would seem the state codes allow me to carry loaded and concealed just as if I were at my own house. I'm referring to CA Penal Code Sections 26055, 26383, and 25605.
I know there is a relevant thread over on Calguns about this, but it's a bit overwhelming with 800 posts so far, and running almost 12 years now. I have read the updated first post and the tail end, but it's still confusing and I can't help but think that's the intention (of California).
I believe it would be lawful for me to put my unloaded handgun and a separate loaded clip (yes, it's a clip not a magazine) in a zippered bag, lock the zippers tightly and carry that in my backpack. When I get to my temporary wilderness campsite I can lawfully remove the handgun, load it, and keep it concealed on my person as long as I am in the campsite. Am I mistaken about any of this?