Open carry question

[RTFM]

Just starting to do the research - but the question is - (Based on my state of Idaho)
A friend from England comes to visit - we decide to walk the open lands of northern Idaho - federal or state lands that Idaho citizens can open carry on -

Are there restrictions of foreign nationals open carrying?

Will do some more research and call the appropriate authorities - but anyone have any thoughts on the subject?


Thanks all.

[JC5123]

Good question, and I have no idea. I do know that many foreign nationals come here to hunt, so perhaps a place to start would be your local fish and game office?

[MikeBjerum]

Good question, and I have no idea. I do know that many foreign nationals come here to hunt, so perhaps a place to start would be your local fish and game office?

Don't ask fish and game!!!  They love to pretend think they are god.  They will tell you what they want the laws to be not what they actually are.

State Attorney General (that is the site I go to for answers on firearms laws within a state), immigration, and check federal law if you go to National Forests or Parks (Mr. Holder's office you lucky dog).  You will need to know what type of Visa they are visiting or traveling under as well.  Once you get the answers, document them with exact rules and when, where and who gave them.  Carry these documents along with ID and passport.

What ever happened to our Second Amendment protections 

[tombogan03884]

At a guess I would say only a rifle with a hunting license.
Since he is just visiting he is not a citizen, and he is not a resident alien so he cannot buy a pistol.
I would guess this to mean he can't possess a pistol either.
Best advice would be to ask a lawyer.

[philw]

At a guess I would say only a rifle with a hunting license.

Best advice would be to ask a lawyer.

+1

That is what I would expect. 

Also check with any local hunting clubs as well.


With the lawyer make sure they know about your local firearm laws and hunting laws
I would once again ask a hunting club in the state to refer you to a lawyer caus you would not want a divorce lawyer giving you advice on something like that


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[tt11758]

Best advice would be to ask a lawyer.

Not always the best idea, either.  Uncle Ted's Alaska lawyer/hunting guide says he had NO idea about the state law that counts a wounded, but unharvested, bear toward your annual limit of 1 critter.

[MikeBjerum]

Not always the best idea, either.  Uncle Ted's Alaska lawyer/hunting guide says he had NO idea about the state law that counts a wounded, but unharvested, bear toward your annual limit of 1 critter.

+1

An immigration attorney would be great if they are looking at long term items, but for a brief visit the attorney will be a crap shoot at best.  The problem with attorneys is that everything is "in my opinion."  Which means, I think but do at your own risk.

[philw]

Not always the best idea, either.  Uncle Ted's Alaska lawyer/hunting guide says he had NO idea about the state law that counts a wounded, but unharvested, bear toward your annual limit of 1 critter.

hence why I said also check with a hunting club as well,  just because they are a lawyer,  they don't know all aspects of the law and you one one that knows about hunting and Shooting legislation

[Solus]

I imagine there are 'guided hunts' for American game as there are for other game in other places.  Perhaps those who arrange those hunts here might have some knowledge.