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Anyone run a pistol on saddle?

TooBigToFit said:
Safariland also has MOLLE panels that you can mount your QLS receiver to. I have one mounted to my Kestrel.
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I saw those but wasn't sure. Do you have to have 2 or 3 consecutive rows of molle loops for that to work properly? I wasn't sure.

I mainly went with the tek lok after doing a bunch research about just having one row of loop to mount to. I can say the tek lok locks on solid with no play. Seems like less of a footprint then the safari adapter.

Not sure. What do you think?
 
With Safariland holsters the QLS system is awesome. I've got 2-3 belts plus a paddle-mount thigh plate I can swap holsters between. I'm probably going to mount one on a piece of leather attached to my AGC pack. You can also mount an MLS to either your holster or your QLS plate to slot it into MOLLE webbing, you'll need 2 columns and I think 3-4 rows for it. I also have a Blade-Tec reciever plate on Molle-Locs for other equipment. I recommend both brands.
 
In all of the states I have hunted carrying a handgun while hunting is illegal, with the exception of one of the three bear seasons when you can actually hunt bear with them.
 
Jammintree said:
In all of the states I have hunted carrying a handgun while hunting is illegal, with the exception of one of the three bear seasons when you can actually hunt bear with them.
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In MN if you want to carry a pistol while bow hunting you need a CCW permit.

97B.211 HUNTING BIG GAME BY ARCHERY.
Subdivision 1.Possession of firearms prohibited.
(a) A person may not take deer by archery while in possession of a firearm.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to a person carrying a handgun in compliance with section 624.714.
Subd. 2.Arrowhead requirements.
Arrowheads used for taking big game must be sharp, have a minimum of two metal cutting edges, be of a barbless broadhead design, and must have a diameter of at least seven-eighths inch. The commissioner may allow retractable broadhead arrowheads that meet the other requirements of this subdivision.
 
Same thing in PA. Need your LTCF, and needs to be a firearm covered by that (LTCF doesn't cover standard long arms, unless you're counting things like SBS or SBRs). I think there are dual carry allowances, if both weapons are valid for that season.
 
Constitutional carry state baby, I can carry whenever I want. I don't plan on using it unless it's something of a human threat. Not really any hogs in my place except for a lone boar occasionally.

Even before constitutional carry was a thing dad made me carry while bowhunting in case things ever went south for either of us.
 
TooBigToFit said:
Same thing in PA. Need your LTCF, and needs to be a firearm covered by that (LTCF doesn't cover standard long arms, unless you're counting things like SBS or SBRs). I think there are dual carry allowances, if both weapons are valid for that season.
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You need to be careful with open carry. Several states have regulations like PA in regards to carrying while archery hunting as a CWP holder. With that said, BE CAREFUL as typically there is verbage in the regulation about "while in compliance with......."

A concealed weapons permit is just that, concealed. Open carrying COULD present some challenges, especially if you get the wrong LEO. With all of that said, in PA I regularly carry openly with a holster mounted to the waist belt of my pack, however, as soon as I step into OH to archery hunt I conceal it, just better to be cautious and avoid any potential issues. Just be careful guys, especially with todays political climate. Just sayin'.
 
huntin_addict said:
You need to be careful with open carry. Several states have regulations like PA in regards to carrying while archery hunting as a CWP holder. With that said, BE CAREFUL as typically there is verbage in the regulation about "while in compliance with......."

A concealed weapons permit is just that, concealed. Open carrying COULD present some challenges, especially if you get the wrong LEO. With all of that said, in PA I regularly carry openly with a holster mounted to the waist belt of my pack, however, as soon as I step into OH to archery hunt I conceal it, just better to be cautious and avoid any potential issues. Just be careful guys, especially with todays political climate. Just sayin'.
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Similar in Michigan which is an open carry state, but if archery hunting open carry is not legal. Must have a cpl to carry open or concealed if archery hunting.


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Planning on going to the Shawnee National forest this fall. Was told that you can carry a pistol as long as it’s unloaded and stored in your pack.

That’s about as useful as shoes for Sergeant Dan.
 
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CP3 said:
Planning on going to the Shawnee National forest this fall. Was told that you can carry a pistol as long as it’s unloaded and stored in your pack.

That’s about as useful as shoes for Sergeant Dan.
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Not sure who told you that, but they were giving you some incorrect information. If you are legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm in the state where the National Forest is located, you are then allowed to carry a concealed firearm on your person while in said National Forest. The attached is direct from the US Forest Service

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huntin_addict said:
A concealed weapons permit is just that, concealed. Open carrying COULD present some challenges
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Obviously this is helpful and directed to states other than PA. But for PA - there is no such thing as a concealed weapons permit. It is a License To Carry Firearms. In PA you are fine to open carry on foot without a LTCF except in Philthy, with minimal exception. As far as game lands or private lands you are fine to open carry. The real issue is you need a LTCF to transport in the car to get there and back. But that is another thread for another forum.
 
Hill People Gear kit bags are where it's at. I ran a runner's bag last year and set up a heavy recon this year with vinyl pouch, rangefinder, and my pistol.
 
CP3 said:
Planning on going to the Shawnee National forest this fall. Was told that you can carry a pistol as long as it’s unloaded and stored in your pack.

That’s about as useful as shoes for Sergeant Dan.
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I done a check on IDNR web site and this is the information found pertaining to the carrying of a sidearm while hunting.

CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RELATED TO HUNTING IN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds Illinois Concealed Carry Permit
holders that they must comply with current wildlife code laws and regulations while hunting in
Illinois. Below are some common questions and answers to help guide Concealed Carry Permit
holders who hunt on or utilize IDNR properties
1) May a person possessing a valid Illinois Concealed Carry Permit carry a concealed firearm
when deer or turkey hunting?
Under the current regulations, Concealed Carry Permit holders are not allowed to possess any
firearm, including a concealed firearm, when deer or turkey hunting unless the firearm carried is
legal for taking the species being hunted. For example, an archery deer hunter would not be
able to carry any firearm, whether concealed or not, when archery deer hunting. However, if a
concealed carry permit holder is hunting deer during the legal “firearm” deer seasons, he/she
may carry a concealed firearm, but only if that firearm is of the legal type for firearm deer
hunting. It is not unlawful for a Concealed Carry Permit hunter to possess a concealed firearm in
their vehicle. The specifications for legal deer hunting handguns can be found on page 17 of the
2013-2014 Illinois Digest of Hunting and Trapping Regulations at the following link;
 
huntin_addict said:
Not sure who told you that, but they were giving you some incorrect information. If you are legally allowed to carry a concealed firearm in the state where the National Forest is located, you are then allowed to carry a concealed firearm on your person while in said National Forest. The attached is direct from the US Forest Service

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Thank you!!
 
GreginPA said:
Obviously this is helpful and directed to states other than PA. But for PA - there is no such thing as a concealed weapons permit. It is a License To Carry Firearms. In PA you are fine to open carry on foot without a LTCF except in Philthy, with minimal exception. As far as game lands or private lands you are fine to open carry. The real issue is you need a LTCF to transport in the car to get there and back. But that is another thread for another forum.
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I would encourage you to read the regulations again. Direct from the PA digest.Screenshot_20220827-215533_Drive.jpg
 
Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant with the LTCF, open carry is fine while hunting.
No LTCF is required to open carry anywhere in the state while not hunting, unless you are in Philly.
Thanks for the clarification
 
GreginPA said:
Sorry I wasn't clear. I meant with the LTCF, open carry is fine while hunting.
No LTCF is required to open carry anywhere in the state while not hunting, unless you are in Philly.
Thanks for the clarification
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Another layer of confusion to this mess, is that while OC is OK generally while hunting (if you have an LTCF), if you're carrying in a State Park, it must be concealed.

To not derail this thread for the non-PA folk, I did try my Safariland MOLLE plate (6004-8) on a single row of MOLLE webbing, and I think you guys are right that it'd be bad. It'll slide up on the draw most likely. Another reason to keep the Kestrel for me, I suppose.
 
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