Firearms while camping

[Diver97]

I always take a firearm with me when I camp for protection against predators. This is normally not a problem as it is legal the places I normally camp. Next summer I plan on going to Glacier national park for a couple weeks. I would like to drive into Canada for a day trip. Any suggestions on what to do with my handgun while I am in Canada. I can't take it with me and I can't leave it in my tent. I am sure others have faced this problem and found a solution. I prefer not to leave it at home.
Thanks
Alan

 

[Grandpa]

It is now legal (providing you are legal) to carry a firearm in our NP' s. However it is still illegal to discharge that firearm. Best to leave it in a safe place in both the park and Canada.

 

[ppine]

Leave it with some park personnel at Glacier. My solution for travelling around the border is to bring a big lever action rifle.

 

[Cappy]

We just got home from a Thanksgiving camping trip. The first time I can ever remember being with out a gun on a trip. We realized too late that it stayed propped by the door at home. Though we have never fired it at anything other than supper I must admit I felt a lil uncomfortable with out it.

 

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...!!
Well, Cappy...at least you didn't drive off with your gun setting on top of your vehicle like I once did...!! Fortunately, I suddenly realized it wasn't in sight...stopped...and it was still on top...so, I was VERY lucky that day...!!

 

[goforit75]

Honestly...one time I packed my pistol in a hard plastic case and buried it the night before we went on a day trip...just a thought

 

[Diver97]

Honestly...one time I packed my pistol in a hard plastic case and buried it the night before we went on a day trip...just a thought

I actually thought about this but was not very comfortable with the idea. It may be my best option if I can't leave it with a ranger as ppine suggested. I also considered trying to find a self storage place nearby and getting the smallest one available for a month. It would be worth it to make sure it did not get in to the wrong hands. I am more worried about someone stealing it and then using it in an unlawful manner than I am about the monetary loss.

 

[Grandpa]

In sure a local sheriffs office would be happy to help as well.

 

[goforit75]

I actually thought about this but was not very comfortable with the idea. It may be my best option if I can't leave it with a ranger as ppine suggested. I also considered trying to find a self storage place nearby and getting the smallest one available for a month. It would be worth it to make sure it did not get in to the wrong hands. I am more worried about someone stealing it and then using it in an unlawful manner than I am about the monetary loss.

I was uncomfortable as well...but separated it into two pieces, upper half went in one hole, lower half in another. Did this as a last resort.