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As long as you stay on the Interstate or state highways that traverse the lands should not be a problem, exiting other than a fuel stop and physically entering nation land is a no no.
Navajo Nation gun laws? I just returned from a 250 course at Gunsite. Since I was traveling there from the North, I went through the Navajo and a corner of the Hopi Nations. Does anyone know what the rules are regarding concealed carry or handguns in general there? Is there a difference in rules when traveling on a major highway than when off highway? Actually, if the rules are too long to post here, could someone point me to a place that I could pursue them for myself please? Thanks, I appreciate any help. I made it home safely with no issues, but was a little nervous while traveling through those areas since they are indeed a "soverign nation".
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As long as you stay on the Interstate or state highways that traverse the lands should not be a problem, exiting other than a fuel stop and physically entering nation land is a no no.
I am not sure your reply is correct I understand they still have jurisdiction over all highways and roads that cross their Nation. I understand even if you have CCW and your firearm is loaded if stopped for some reason and they ask if you have a loaded firearm they will take it from you. This has happened in many States on Tribal land.Originally Posted by Nightmare45
Trust me really know their laws when passing through tribal land.
I was trying to keep answer short and sweet, I assumed he would have read the Mc Clure- Volkmer act and would secure the unloaded weapon in a locked box and checked with the individual nations he would be traveling through.
Concealed is concealed. end of story
While I agree with your statement, it becomes a moot point if and when you are "pulled over" by NN police and might be asked if you are carrying. Denying you are carrying COULD become disastrous, just as it would when asked by LEO while NOT on the reservation.
As to the OP, (this is based upon information given me by a NN Executive Branch employee) generally speaking, it is not a problem but technically, it is illegal unless you have special (and I might add, written) permission from the proper authorities of the Navajo Nation. While the NN generally cannot arrest and prosecute non-tribal members, they CAN, as stated above, confiscate the weapon and detain you until authorized federal, state or county authorities arrive to arrest you (though this rarely happens unless a "major" law has been broken). You can petition the NN Court for return of the weapon, but it will likely take months and a lot of work/hassle before the return of your weapon.
The way I have been told by local PD's is, as long as you stay on STATE MAINTAINED highways, you're within your right to carry.
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