Sorry, I take that back. It IS legal to carry in a National Forest if you
have a valid carry permit in that state, or one recognized by that state.

It is NOT legal in a National Park.

Tom

"mabar" > wrote in message
...
> And since this happened in a National Forest, it illegal to carry a pistol
> for possible defense, even if you have a carry permit. If those folks had
a
> pistol, that child might be alive today, but the shooter would probably be
> in jail.
>
> Ridiculous!
>
> Tom
>
> "Kate" (please ask)> wrote in message
> . ..
> > Herre ya go Jenn,
> > it seems to happen pretty often out there.
> > http://www.volunteertv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4770526
> > If you google it you will find all sorts of stories about bear attacks
out
> > there.
> >
> >
>
>