Hey all! My friend and I are planning to do a 3 or 4 day section of the Appalachian Trail in PA this summer. This is something I don't want to do without a firearm (more for people protection than animal). However, I'm not 21 yet, so a handgun is out of the equation. Would it be legal to openly carry a shotgun? It would be ideal if I could just throw it on a sling and have it just in case. As far as security and scaring other hikers, we don't plan on staying in any of the shelters or going into town so I'm not worried about that. I just want to know if it is legal to carry a long gun on the trail. Thanks!