Hiking with a shot gun

[hunter1947]

Do I have to have my registration certificates with me whenever I am carrying a firearm???

I carry mine at all times take a copy of the original one..

[Pioneerman]

From what I understand is you have to be able to show your registration if asked, so that would mean yes. I make a copy of all mine and put them on a sheet or two and take them to Staples and get them laminated and cut them into card sized pieces afterward for packing with me. I also write on the copy before laminating which gun it is so I do not have to check serial #'s every time. Then of course I keep the original at home in the safe. I do not think you are allowed to laminate the original, but they can't say anything about you doing that to a copy

[Chuck]

I can't find it in the synopsis, but at one time a person who carried a firearm in the "off season" - that is to say for plinking, targets, and protection and not for hunting at all, had to buy a "licence to carry". I think it was $1. Does anyone know if that is still in effect, as it applies to the question?

[timberhunter]

I can't find it in the synopsis, but at one time a person who carried a firearm in the "off season" - that is to say for plinking, targets, and protection and not for hunting at all, had to buy a "licence to carry". I think it was $1. Does anyone know if that is still in effect, as it applies to the question?

No.

All you need is your PAL and reg certificate.
Another thing that I do is keep the gun handy, but out of sight as possible. For when you run into other hikers. Just makes things easier for when you run into granola munchers.

[knighthunter]

I buy the laminating kits from the $ store for my registration copy's. Get about 8 for a $.