Here's the firearms guidelines for Capitol Reef:
Firearms are prohibited (firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded, broken down, and out of sight)
And I think that holds true for just about all of the National Park Service jurisdictions.
*Firearms are prohibited (firearms transported in vehicles must be unloaded, broken down, and out of sight)*
In a frickin' park. That is just irritating to read.
Here is a compromise for the Park Rangers. My compact .45 will be out of sight (strapped to my ankle) but not broken down or unloaded.