National Carry AcademyCarry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
January 11, 2016
Chapter II – Lands and Forests
Section 190. The state does not allow carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas.
Note: There are two different agencies in New York that are responsible in operating the parks and recreational places within the state. These are the Department of Environmental Conservation and NY Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation. Both agencies do not allow carrying of firearms on their properties except during hunting season.
Department of Environmental Conservation Regulations
Chapter II – Lands and Forests
190.7. Public Campgrounds
Carrying of a firearm on a public campground is allowed during spring and fall hunting seasons only. Lake George Battlefield Park does not allow hunting, trapping and possession of firearms at all times.
190.25. Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area
Possession and discharge of firearms, explosives and fireworks by any person shall not be allowed in the area except for the employees, state police and law enforcement officers. Discharge and possession of the same shall be allowed only during small and big game hunting seasons.
190.28. Foot Trail Easements–Adirondack Mountain Reserve
c. Prohibitions.
• No person shall be allowed to enter Adirondack Mountain Reserve trails 1 to 24 for purposes other than hiking.
• No person shall be allowed to carry a firearm on Adirondack Mountain Reserve foot trails 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21 under any circumstances.
• Individuals are allowed to carry their firearms on Trails 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 during small game and big game hunting seasons which occur on October 15 to December 15 and January 15 to March 15.
Note: These are the only specific New York laws that restrict carrying of firearms. There are probably some areas controlled by the Department of Environmental Conservation that also implement the No Handgun regulations. Carriers must be cautious when entering any property operated by the Department.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
PART 375. Prohibited Activities Section
375.1 Activities absolutely prohibited
No person shall be allowed to enter any regional park, recreation and historic preservation with a firearm in his or her possession or in a vehicle nor use such weapon for any purpose. Exemptions apply to the members of the federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies.
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
January 11, 2016
Chapter II – Lands and Forests
Section 190. The state does not allow carrying of firearms in state parks, national forests, state WMA’s and road side rest areas.
Note: There are two different agencies in New York that are responsible in operating the parks and recreational places within the state. These are the Department of Environmental Conservation and NY Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation. Both agencies do not allow carrying of firearms on their properties except during hunting season.
Department of Environmental Conservation Regulations
Chapter II – Lands and Forests
190.7. Public Campgrounds
Carrying of a firearm on a public campground is allowed during spring and fall hunting seasons only. Lake George Battlefield Park does not allow hunting, trapping and possession of firearms at all times.
190.25. Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area
Possession and discharge of firearms, explosives and fireworks by any person shall not be allowed in the area except for the employees, state police and law enforcement officers. Discharge and possession of the same shall be allowed only during small and big game hunting seasons.
190.28. Foot Trail Easements–Adirondack Mountain Reserve
c. Prohibitions.
• No person shall be allowed to enter Adirondack Mountain Reserve trails 1 to 24 for purposes other than hiking.
• No person shall be allowed to carry a firearm on Adirondack Mountain Reserve foot trails 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20 and 21 under any circumstances.
• Individuals are allowed to carry their firearms on Trails 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 during small game and big game hunting seasons which occur on October 15 to December 15 and January 15 to March 15.
Note: These are the only specific New York laws that restrict carrying of firearms. There are probably some areas controlled by the Department of Environmental Conservation that also implement the No Handgun regulations. Carriers must be cautious when entering any property operated by the Department.
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
PART 375. Prohibited Activities Section
375.1 Activities absolutely prohibited
No person shall be allowed to enter any regional park, recreation and historic preservation with a firearm in his or her possession or in a vehicle nor use such weapon for any purpose. Exemptions apply to the members of the federal, state and municipal law enforcement agencies.