anabolism 2 Posted June 14, 2012 Hello. Going to do some camping next week along the appalachian trail in the NJ side. Will i be legally able to bring my mossberg 500 with me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted June 14, 2012 I would read this link - http://www.nps.gov/n...ms/NJ/index.htm And then read this link: http://www.nps.gov/a...information.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anabolism 2 Posted June 14, 2012 Parker, thanks for the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted June 16, 2012 I would read this link - http://www.nps.gov/n...ms/NJ/index.htm And then read this link: http://www.nps.gov/a...information.htm That first link says it's illegal to brandish or discharge a firearm... So... let's say a bear decides I'm lunch. It's okay to have the gun with me, but if I take it out and shoot it, I'll go to jail? Uh...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted June 16, 2012 I've never seen anyone carry a firearm on the AT and I hike it quite frequently. I am unsure of the laws but I would not bring anything if I were you. What are you scared of, bears? Rattlers? People? All of those can be handled, for the most part, with something simple - bear spray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted June 16, 2012 I've never seen anyone carry a firearm on the AT and I hike it quite frequently. I am unsure of the laws but I would not bring anything if I were you. What are you scared of, bears? Rattlers? People? All of those can be handled, for the most part, with something simple - bear spray. Is there a maximum amount the container can hold? Bear spray is usually a large canister. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RecessedFilter 222 Posted June 17, 2012 Is there a maximum amount the container can hold? Bear spray is usually a large canister. There may be a 'max legal amount', but honestly, as long as you are using it for backpacking then it is no problem. I believe my canisters are like 13oz or something. I have talked to numerous rangers on the trail and always have my bear spray holstered on on my front pack strap and they will usually say 'glad to see you have bear spray, make sure you know how to use it' or something of the sort. They could care less about the size, they have much bigger issues to worry about (illegal hunting, poaching, guns, trashing the trail, etc). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott204 1 Posted June 18, 2012 If you are in NJ on the AT, the legal limit on size is 3/4 of an ounce. anything larger is illegal. bear spray or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wojo 98 Posted June 18, 2012 I forget where I read it, but handguns are only 3% effective in stopping a charging bear, whereas Bear Spray is around 98%. Pepper spray and a SOG Tomahawk are a nice combination on any hike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites