Quick question, is it currently ok to carry a firearm for defense in San Bernardino National Forest?

Question

I'm going on a hiking trip tomorrow morning (7/26), and I can't remember if it is currently ok in San Bernardino National Forest to carry a firearm. Not planning on hunting or target shooting, just plan on having it as a defense item.

Answer 1

Usually it is ok to carry a firearm in a national forest. Sometimes the catch is that if you don't have a hunting license with you and you were stopped by a ranger he/she might assume that you are hunting illegally. Be sure to call them first to avoid this incident.

Answer 2

If i were you i would contact the forest ranger/chief the number would be on the Internet. Ask him/her if you can Bear arms in that forest.