Can you carry

[G27]

around Fort Meyers FLA. area? Wouldn't some of the surrounding area be the Everglades and isn't that considered a Nat. Park and prohibited by Fed Law?

 

[synoptic]

Federal law says you can't carry in a national park? I know here in texas we can hunt in them. Sorry I can't be of more help...

 

[C.R.Sam]

Big difference tween Natl Park and Natl Forrest.

Sam

 

[JimJD]

Hope this helps:

"In addition, Section 790.11 prohibits firearms in National Forests except during hunting season. This does not apply to a firearm securely stored within a vehicle on a state road."

"790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons.-- (3) LAWFUL USES.--The provisions of ss. 790.053 and 790.06 do not apply in the following instances, and, despite such sections, it is lawful for the following persons to own, possess, and lawfully use firearms and other weapons, ammunition, and supplies for lawful purposes: (h) A person engaged in fishing, camping, or lawful hunting or going to or returning from a fishing, camping, or lawful hunting expedition; "

Got this from
packing.org - Florida

 

[Atticus]

"This does not apply to a firearm securely stored within a vehicle on a state road."

So what does that mean? Are you in violation if you pull over to rest or camp for the night?

 

[Edward429451]

It's probably largely up to the discretion of the officer.

Hope he's a nice guy.