Firearm Transport Question

[k0ua]

the way I read MD.. forget about it... no way.. PA.. is iffy.. it makes mention if you have a license for the handgun.. it is OK... I don't have a license for any guns... just a license for me.. I think you are the same in OH... I would not trust them either... better go around...

 

[beckmurph]

Here is a handy link for traveling with a CCW
Handgunlaw.us

 

[Kent B]

I agree with the post that said not to volunteer the information. There should be no probable cause for them to search your vehicle anyway. In Florida you do not have to have a CWP to carry a weapon in your vehicle given the provision that it is not on your person or accessible (loose interpretation) to the driver.
Loaded or unloaded doesn't matter. Every local law enforcement agency (and officer for that matter) has their own interpretation of the law. I tell people who do not have a cwp/cwfl to lock it in the trunk to be safe.
Some states have restrictions on "high capacity" magazines. Some people don't think about that one.

P.S.: I just remembered an excellent piece of advice from a U. S. Marshal (friend) who said he keeps one inside the bag (the zippered kind) that holds his jumper cables (in his trunk).

 

[timster2]

Problems would arise if there was a serious accident and you had to remove the firearms from the wreck, or you are transported to a hospital and a search of your vehicle discovers the firearms. While you may be transporting in a safe otherwise legal manner it may not be legal to posses a handgun for any reason. You may be arrested and you will talk to a judge and need a lawyer you just may not end up in jail. What is needed is a fifty state reciprocity agreements for transport as a minimum.

I can speak from first hand experience. I had an accident while driving in New York while I had a permit there. The ambulance transported me to Massachusetts the closest hospital. I left my handguns in the custody of my friend who did not suffer any injuries. The State police took the weapons from him and tracked me down in the hospital to verify the serial numbers and my permit. I was left holding my handguns in the emergency room in the wrong state. It all worked out ok as I was released and back over the boarder before anything happened. When you least expect it scat happens.

 

[EarPlug]

Guide To The Interstate Transportation Of Firearms

Handgunlaw.us

 

[polo1665]

Here is a handy link for traveling with a CCW
Handgunlaw.us

I see that in your link it indicates that if I keep the gun locked up in one case, and the ammo locked up in another it would be OK. On another site it indicated that as long as I was on my way to target shooting (formal or informal) it is Ok (if properly secured).

Like Triple R said, there is no guarantee that the officers even know the law. Maybe I'll just go around.

To me the biggest fear of having a CCW is the possibility of racking up a felony if you don't mind you P's and Q's. In this case it could be at the whim of a Maryland State Trooper. Mind you I'm not paranoid, but I don't want to leave myself open for something stupid to happen either.

 

[TripleR]

I see that in your link it indicates that if I keep the gun locked up in one case and the ammo locked up in another it would be OK. On another site it indicated that as long as I was on my way to target shooting (formal or informal) it is Ok (if properly secured).

Like Triple R said, there is no guarantee that the officers even know the law. Maybe I'll just go around.

To me the biggest fear of having a CCW is the possibility of racking up a felony if you don't mind you P's and Q's. In this case it could be at the whim of a Maryland State Trooper. Mind you I'm not paranoid, but I don't want to leave myself open for something stupid to happen either.

That's what I would do, not worth the risk and you will enjoy your trip more. I live next to Illinois and know their laws but haven't crossed the state line since 98 when my son grduated from boot camp, just not worth cooling my heels in some cop shop until someone figures it all out.

 

[polo1665]

Guide To The Interstate Transportation Of Firearms


Handgunlaw.us

I'm pretty sure that I understand the Federal law. It's the state law that will bite me. The second link you posted is the same as beckmurph's.

 

[k0ua]

Like Triple R said, there is no guarantee that the officers even know the law. Maybe I'll just go around.

To me the biggest fear of having a CCW is the possibility of racking up a felony if you don't mind you P's and Q's. In this case it could be at the whim of a Maryland State Trooper. Mind you I'm not paranoid, but I don't want to leave myself open for something stupid to happen either.

I agree,, if you can go around with only 80 miles... that is what I would do..why take a risk on some officer/prosecutor that hates guns and self defense. And trust me they are out there.

James K0UA

 

[polo1665]

That's what I would do, not worth the risk and you will enjoy your trip more. I live next to Illinois and know their laws but haven't crossed the state line since 98 when my son grduated from boot camp, just not worth cooling my heels in some cop shop until someone figures it all out.

Yup, I think you and James are right. No reason for me to spend time or money in those states anyway.

For the record, what I know about PA. tells me that it wouldn't be a problem, but if I'm going around Maryland I'll be bypassing PA. as well