Open Carry in Shenandoah?

[WhyTheBans]

I dont have a concealed...and I know alot of people find open carry stupid - but I just want to exercise my rights once for the experience.

I wanted to hike Snead Farm Dick Ridge Loop.
I want to carry my Mossberg Pump Action w/ a sling.

I've referred to these links.
http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/18.2-279/
http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/18.2-311.2/
http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter7/section18.2-282/

Specifically on the last link, does that mean when I have it on the sling and on my persons I should refrain from holding it with my hands to keep it from swinging around and stuff?

Just trying to be as safe as possible before I venture out to do so. I also will go during the week at an early time or so to avoid people.


I will say open carry unless hunting or in bear country doesnt serve a legitimate purpose as far as I know - but I'd still like to experience it.

Any advice/tips? I foresee some people saying not to do it anyway, so I'm ready for that as well lol.

Ty!
***Edit*** Additional question

I transport the firearm unloaded in the car separate from ammo (because I will be starting from Maryland) and then what....park in the late and load it up....and go about my way? It seems too good to be true lol.

 

[SRD]

in such a manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another of being shot or injured

Pretty much the same as open carrying a fixed blade in Md.,if you don't act stupid or encounter an over zealous park ranger,you're gtg.(the latter is probable from my experiences)IANAL

 

[CrazySanMan]

I used to open carry and see others open carrying in the George Washington National Forest. Federal lands go by the state laws that they are located in.

Just remember any federal building, including latrines and pit toilets, are gun free.

 

[WhyTheBans]

in such a manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another of being shot or injured

Pretty much the same as open carrying a fixed blade in Md.,if you don't act stupid or encounter an over zealous park ranger,you're gtg.(the latter is probable from my experiences)IANAL

If approached by a park ranger (I'd obviously keep my arms away maybe even folded over my chest so he could see I have no intentions of reaching for it), I'm going to assume hell ask something along the lines of if I own it, if I'm old enough, and the last question to answer "why".

I'm just carrying because its my right to? I dont want to come off as a douchebag....although the more I think about it the more it seems dbaggy lol.

Thanks for the answer

 

[WhyTheBans]

I used to open carry and see others open carrying in the George Washington National Forest. Federal lands go by the state laws that they are located in.

Just remember any federal building, including latrines and pit toilets, are gun free.

Yeah I was reading into that, more specifically great falls park - but apparently rest rooms are not off limits, as they dont have no gun signs before the entry (specific to great falls)

But I also remember someone saying that it is illegal due to having to use the bathroom you have to unmount the gun off your persons.

 

[Stoveman]

I used to open carry and see others open carrying in the George Washington National Forest. Federal lands go by the state laws that they are located in.

Just remember any federal building, including latrines and pit toilets, are gun free.

Yeah I was reading into that, more specifically great falls park - but apparently rest rooms are not off limits, as they dont have no gun signs before the entry (specific to great falls)

But I also remember someone saying that it is illegal due to having to use the bathroom you have to unmount the gun off your persons.

Buildings that are staffed, visitors centers that also have bathrooms for example, are GFZ. A stand alone bathroom building is GTG.

 

[AssMan]

Hate to state the obvious, but you can "open carry" that Mossberg in MD.

 

[WhyTheBans]

Hate to state the obvious, but you can "open carry" that Mossberg in MD.

Are you kidding or....

I dont feel comfortable enough to carry in MD - they are not a gun comfortable state. I get dirty looks loading up my SUV before the range......I guess I should get pelican cases rather than the one that outlines the gun

 

[swinokur]

I used to open carry and see others open carrying in the George Washington National Forest. Federal lands go by the state laws that they are located in.

Just remember any federal building, including latrines and pit toilets, are gun free.

stand alone latrines are not off limits. The statute refers to federal faculties "regularly present" by Federal employees. A stand alone latrine does not fit that definition. As Stoveman noted, a bathroom inside a Federal building would be off limits.

It also must be clearly posted under the statute. If it is not, you are not in violation.

[FONT=&quot] Title 18, Sec 930 does stipulate the following
(h) Notice of the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance to each Federal facility, and notice of subsection (e) shall be posted conspicuously at each public entrance to each Federal court facility, and no person shall be convicted of an offense under subsection (a) or (e) with respect to a Federal facility if such notice is not so posted at such facility.

There shouldn’t be any confusion as restricted buildings MUST BY LAW be “posted conspicuously” that weapons are not permitted. If it’s not posted, it’s not restricted (Unless you have been notified by an authorized person and asked to leave because then you've had "actual notice" under subsection H..


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[outrider58]

Well now, I'm just gonna grab my "gun" and go find me a place to take a Federal dump!

 

[DE21740]

if it's hunting season and you are carrying they might ask to see your hunting license...