"Then by all means - go armed into a National Forest or Park. I hope you get caught."
Huh?
I spent two weeks hunting in a National Forest last year. Offered the game warden a steak when he came into camp. He didn't seem to mind me and my compatriots hunting.
Again what law states I can't tote a gun in a federal park or forest?
There are laws against "hunting" in places like Yellowstone, but "hunting" and "protecting" are two different things entirely.
You're mostly right, Gorganeer, about National Forest land. Hunting, recreational shooting, and carrying of handguns for defense is both allowed and common in National and State Forests.
There is no hunting or guns allowed in National Parks under most circumstances...
The difference between "Forest" and "Park" is not just semantics. It's a real difference and people should understand that.
No firearms are allowed in the National Parks. Generally speaking National Forest and Preserves have hunting in season.
National Parks have gun restrictions. National Forests are different and have hunting allowed.