Concealed Carry in National Parks

[bfm0072]

I am going to the Big Bend area soon and have conflicting information. Am I allowed to carry my weapon in the Big Bend area? Can I have it in my vehicle?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Yes to both.

 

[bfm0072]

Does it have to be disassembled? My wife showed me the park website and that is what it said.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Does it have to be disassembled? My wife showed me the park website and that is what it said.

Certainly should not, law passed in 2010.
Please provide link to website.

 

[bfm0072]

This is it. Just saw it was a sight called oh Ranger.com
Probably Bravo Sierra.
If you are transporting firearms, you must notify the ranger or gate attendant on your arrival, and your firearm must be rendered inoperable before you enter the park. Individuals in possession of an operable firearm in a national park are subject to arrest.



Firearms are NOT permitted anywhere in the park's backcountry. Firearms brought through Big Bend National Park must be unloaded, broken down (temporarily inoperable), cased, and stored out of sight and reach, with ammunition separated from weapons while in the park (36 C.F.R. 2.4(a)(3)).

 

[bfm0072]

http://www.ohranger.com/big-bend/big-bend-rules-regulations

scroll down and you will see the text after back country camping.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I love that right after it says your weapons must be inoperable, but be aware that drug smugglers might be there.

 

[robertc1024]

http://www.ohranger.com/big-bend/big-bend-rules-regulations

scroll down and you will see the text after back country camping.

I don't know what bullshit site that is, but they're wrong. How about looking at the National Park Service's site here. https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/firearms-regulations.htm

 

[toddnjoyce]

http://www.ohranger.com/big-bend/big-bend-rules-regulations

scroll down and you will see the text after back country camping.

Using that site as the authoritative source for NPS or TPWD rules, regulations, or information is like using the National Enquirer as the authoritative source for current events.

Here’s the BBNP page re: firearms. https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/firearms.htm

and https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/firearms-regulations.htm

 

[robertc1024]

Using that site as the authoritative source for NPS or TPWD rules, regulations, or information is like using the National Enquirer as the authoritative source for current events.

Here’s the BBNP page re: firearms. https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/firearms.htm

and https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/firearms-regulations.htm

You've been ninja'd.

 

[toddnjoyce]

You've been ninja'd.

Ain’t the first time, won’t be the last. However I believe my wit was mo’ betta.

 

[bfm0072]

Yeah, I was ninja’s a bit. When I saw the website name I thought it was a bullshit sight. But I knew there were those here who would know and set me straight. Thank you for the help.