Comments on: Would it be considered a concealed weapon to carry a handgun in a backpack while hiking?

By: mike b

mike b — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:17:59 +0000

yes
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By: southern_pit

southern_pit — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:29:59 +0000

It depends on the state you live in. Definitely call your local law enforcement office and ask. I live in Florida and I can carry a gun in a holster loaded and in my glove box with no permit. BUT if I have it on me or in my purse it's concealed and therefore you need a license.
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By: stumped

stumped — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:20:59 +0000

If you can’t see it, it’s concealed. Not much good in a backpack though. If you have to ask, it sounds like you don’t have much experience or training, and it would be wiser to carry some pepper spray in an accessible pocket and maybe a good survival knife (and I don’t mean Rambo knife). Just a good, sturdy fixed blade knife can be used to work miracles in a survival situation.

P.S always carry a multi tool too.
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By: shortstuff

shortstuff — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:37:59 +0000

If it's not in plain sight, it's considered "concealed." Why don't you consider carrying mace with you? As the saying goes: strength in numbers & that's a good thing to keep in mind when backpacking. There are so many evil people in this world.
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By: Vann M

Vann M — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:48:59 +0000

yes. if you have it locked up tho its not. in the state of Alabama. check with the state your hiking in. also its not hard to get a license to carry 1 in most states if you dont have any felony's.
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By: I am woman

I am woman — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:09:59 +0000

Hence the word concealed!
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By: george-E

george-E — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:54:59 +0000

u do have the right to bar arms its in the decleration of independence but i would look it up
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By: def90dave

def90dave — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:10:59 +0000

Don’t leave it in your back pack silly. If someone jumps you… what are you going to do.. ask them to hang on while you dig in your back pack? Find a safe place to pack the gun,, holder in your jacket or something…

Be safe. find a partner to go with…
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By: tlbs101

tlbs101 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:04:59 +0000

If you want to use a gun as a better deterrant, it would be better to *show* that you are carrying by using a holster. That way, some would-be attacker can see you are "packing", from a distance and more-than-likely leave you alone (from a distance).
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By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:28:59 +0000

Yes, it is. Would you really be able to get to it quickly in an emergency? You could openly carry a knife in a sheath on your leg or belt. That might be useful.
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