Los Padres National Forest and their policy on carrying a firearm.

[Ant Mod]

I called the ranger district today to ask about carrying in the Los Padres National Forest. This is the exact answer I received. "Open carry is allowed but not recommended." What the heck does that mean? Then the ranger asked me what kind of firearm and I told him a revolver. He then said "make sure that it is not concealed in any ways, that includes a jacket." Um obviously if it means open carry. He even wanted to know my name, when I would be there, what trails I was taking, and what my name was. I said thank you for the information I apprecaite the help. This state is so messed up (Ca I mean).

 

[Josey]

Think about it. NATIONAL forest. This is nothing related to California. The problem is in DoC.

 

[Malone LaVeigh]

It's also highly improbable you talked to "the ranger."

 

[Sindawe]

Open Carry in National Forest

Is why I carrry my sidearm in a mid-thigh "Tactical" holster. I tend toward olive drab or woodland camo BDUs when in the forests. and the topshirt covers a behind the hip hoster quite well. And the "Gunslinger" location just feel more....natural to me.

As too the "Ranger" at Los Padres National Forest. I suggest that this fine fellow needs a refresher course in Civics.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Open carry is allowed but not recommended.

Baloney! There are altogether too many people prancing around in uniforms who mistake their personal beliefs for public policy.

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

If you are in the woods alone and a bear eats you, does it make a sound?

 

[gunsmith]

when I called Medicino

Rangers,I got this nice women who was very polite and enthusiastic about shooting sports. She said just follow the basic safety rules,and make sure of having a good backstop for target shooting.
When we get friendly Fed employee's we should be sure to thank them!