Carry in the Smoky Mountain National Park?

[roscott]

It is legal now, right?

Thanks for the help guys. Headed to the Appalachians tomorrow to spend the weekend backpacking!

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

If you're legal to carry in the state you're in, you're legal to carry in the part of the SMNP that's in the state you're in.

One note: Don't go into any "government buildings"...IE naturalist office / ranger office etc. I'm not sure, but almost positive that "common & for the public buildings" like a stand-alone restroom is exempted. It muddies a bit when the bathrooms are attached to the nature center or what-not.

Enjoy the trip! It's beautiful out there! (watch out for bears...)


-J-

 

[roscott]

Thanks for the help! Repped!

I'll definitely watch out for bear... last time was rather exciting, thus the pistol this time!

 

[Mr.Strato]

Go here:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Laws & Policies (U.S. National Park Service)

Maybe even print a copy of it and take with you?
I especially like the part about informing a Ranger you're packin'.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Also note: If you're in North Carolina, carry in their STATE parks is a no-no.

I'm not sure how they handle carry in National Forests (which are different than National Parks), State Forests, etc etc. I also believe that carry in restaurants / bars that serve alcohol is a no-no.

TN might also have some STATE park regulations and they were working on repealing the no-carry in restaurants serving alcohol. I think that's been repealed by now.

Handgunlaw.us is your friend!


-J-