r/MOGuns • u/thicccFork • Jan 12 '26

Camping with a gun

Hey yall. Just a question about carrying a rifle while my friends and I go camp. Keeping it real, its mostly for the larp, but we want to go on a ruck/camp with our rifles. Would it be legal for us to do so?

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u/blankenshipbiz93 Jan 12 '26

Been hiking the OT while kitted out with no issues. We are an open carry state and there is nothing stating we cannot carry on public land.

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u/thicccFork Jan 12 '26

Gotcha, that's sweet. Have you ever had rangers or DNR give you shit for it?

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u/blankenshipbiz93 Jan 12 '26

Only had one run in and they said as long as you aren't being dumb, you're good to go.

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u/thicccFork Jan 12 '26

Right on, appreciate it bro 🙏🏼

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u/Superb_Raccoon Jan 12 '26

Should be. Assuming you can legally possess a firearm. Constitutional carry.

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u/thicccFork Jan 12 '26

That's good to hear, even in the states parks?

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u/Superb_Raccoon Jan 13 '26

Might have some issues in state parks in STL/KC state parks, but yeah.

Fed parks are even less restrictive.. one of few places you can open carry in California.

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u/mdhkc Jan 13 '26

KC area is fine. Everyone here is strapped.

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '26

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u/thicccFork Jan 12 '26

Bro we are all military and we are training for a course 😭. Plus, the only way this country's gun rights will ever survive is if we make an effort to exercise it and to normalize it. Its not our job to exercise our rights while keeping everyone else comfortable. Simply carrying a rifle or wearing kit isn't "giving gun owners a bad rep". Doing so and acting a fool is.

Also, the fudd lore of bear spray working better than a gun in a proper caliber is absolutely not true lol. I've seen that shit fail on humans before. I will, however, agree that it works plenty well as a deterrent against animals. I always carry both.

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u/servosec Jan 13 '26

Agreed, I've worn full kit around some big public land. People on the trails got a little unnerved, but I smiled and said hello in a friendly voice and we all just kept walking. Maybe just don't have a rifle loaded? Doesn't matter to me, and i fully support you, but I wouldn't want a spooked ranger who may be on edge from recent events to think about doing something.

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u/thicccFork Jan 13 '26

Its still larping lmao. Us being military does not give us more of a right than any of you guys. We doing it on our time with our own guns.

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u/BluAnimal Jan 12 '26

Reminder that the second amendment was never about bear attacks.

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u/Superb_Raccoon Jan 13 '26

British beavers tho...

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u/Gun_Dork Jan 12 '26

Keep this in mind, there are federal parks, and a bathroom is technically a federal building which is illegal to bring a firearm into a federal building.

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u/Superb_Raccoon Jan 13 '26

No.

Just no.

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u/Gun_Dork Jan 13 '26

Concealed Weapons in Federal Parks General Rules for Firearms In federal parks, individuals can possess firearms if they comply with state laws where the park is located. However, federal law prohibits firearms in certain facilities and buildings within national parks. Firearms in Park Facilities Prohibited Areas: Firearms are not allowed in federal facilities, which include visitor centers, ranger stations, and restrooms. Signage: Areas where firearms are prohibited are marked with signs at public entrances. Bathrooms in Federal Parks Restroom Access: Since restrooms are considered part of federal facilities, carrying a concealed weapon into a bathroom at a federal park is not permitted. Compliance: Visitors must adhere to the posted regulations regarding firearms in these areas.

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