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Muskyman:
Mmattlock

Possession of Firearms in National Park Units

In areas administered by the National Park Service, an individual can possess a firearm if that individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm and if the possession of the firearm complies with the laws of the state where the park area is located. 54 U.S.C. 104906.

Also here is the Montana concealed carry law

Last updated January 5, 2023 . Beginning February 2021, Montana no longer requires a permit to carry a concealed weapon in public. Now, the state allows anyone who can legally possess a firearm to carry carry one in public, without a background check.

Same as in Ohio. I actually have a concealed carry permit so I should be good in most states.

You can’t take your firearm into the ranger station, visitors center and some other places.
Also your not allowed to discharge your firearm in the park. If you do you will end up in court and will have to have a good attorney. I read a story about a guy who fired his pistol,  he said stop a bear charge. From what I remember he didn’t shoot the bear and he was able to scare it off. This is the reason I really did a lot of sole searching before I made my decision to take my pistol. It’s not like these bears are mauling people left and right but everyone says carry bear spray, they even sell it at the visitor centers at glacier park. It’s like $50 bucks a can. And yes I’ll have the spray along with some others in my group.

mmattockx:

--- Quote from: Muskyman on July 19, 2023, 04:40:32 pm ---In areas administered by the National Park Service, an individual can possess a firearm if that individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm and if the possession of the firearm complies with the laws of the state where the park area is located. 54 U.S.C. 104906.

--- End quote ---

Sounds like you're go to go then.


Mark

mullet:
 I've flown twice with a shotgun. I found it really easier with a firearm. Before I could check my luggage in an attendant noticed the gun case and took me to the front of the line both times. Got to check in like a VIP after showing them it wasn't loaded. Thats a plus in Orlando International Airport full of tourist.

Muskyman:
Mine will be in my luggage packed away but I hope it goes well. Hate to get into a situation where I had to miss my flight. If someone was dropping us off I could just let them take it back home.. I’d hate to lose my old 3 screw 45. I guess I’d have to drive it home and get a later flight.
I’ve checked TSA’s website and it seems pretty straightforward. Also going to contact the airline and talk with them and get their information on what to do to comply with their rules..

SDBurntStick:
Went last year with my wife and boys and did all sorts of hikes in the park.  We only carried bear spray and most of the trails have plenty of people on them.  Not to say a gun wouldn't be great if you had an encounter, but honestly, we never saw a bear the whole time there.  I felt comfortable with carrying bear spray alone. 

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