No Shooting in National Forests Now? (Merged)

[waxthis]

Does anyone have a link to weather or not firearms are banned in Roosevelt, specifically Pingree Park...I can’t find anything concrete.

[waxthis]

Just spoke with the park service...Ban will go into effect Monday 6-25-12, will be posted under Alerts and Warnings at that time......FK!!!!!!!
AhCrap

[quondom fremd]

Does anyone have a link to weather or not firearms are banned in Roosevelt, specifically Pingree Park...I can’t find anything concrete.

I don't think they can ban the possession of firearms, only the discharge of a firearm in the areas

[waxthis]

I don't think they can ban the possession of firearms, only the discharge of a firearm in the areas

Discharge was the intent....

[Ed_S]

Here is the official update for the NF: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/ne...TELPRDB5375582

[waxthis]

Here is the official update for the NF: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/ne...TELPRDB5375582

No Pawnee either.. Oh man, the zombies are gonna be feasting!!!

[mpatch]

Does anyone have a link to weather or not firearms are banned in Roosevelt, specifically Pingree Park...I can’t find anything concrete.

considering you cannot even get to Pingree because of the fire and from the looks of it you wont be able to until the snow flies

kinda a moot point

[olopc]

Anyone know if they are prohibiting ATV's and dirt bikes? This is a real bummer. The 4th of July is a tradition for shooting in the Arapaho Forest. I have been able to do it without starting a fire for several years. But, I do understand the potential for sparks.

[olopc]

I guess I can answer my own question with the link above. As long as spark arrester is working, should be ok - and, as always, stay on the roads.

Under Stage II fire restrictions the following acts are prohibited on the ARP:

• No open fire, except when using a petroleum stove, grill, or lantern with a buffer cleared of all vegetation on all sides for at least three feet.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
• Possessing or using fireworks or other pyrotechnic device.
• Using an explosive.
• Using any internal or external combustion engine (including chainsaws) without a spark arresting device properly working.
• Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads, except when parking in areas completely cleared of all vegetation and operating a vehicle as described in a valid ARP Motor Vehicle Use Map.
• Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
• Discharge of a firearm, except when possessing a valid Colorado hunting license while lawfully involved in hunting and harvesting game during the appropriate season.