OK.
Just Called the licensing division.
I have been getting mixed opinions on what we can do regarding transporting firearms.
I first asked about transporting handguns.
I told him I knew it had to be unloaded and in an enclosed case or holster.
So i then asked him if unloaded meant an unloaded magazine out of the weapon.
He said they DO consider a loaded magazine as a loaded weapon.
He said it is not in the law I referenced but it is probable cause to arrest.
He went on to say that even if you didnt have a firearm in the vehcile but had a loaded magazine then he could arrest you. It was interesting that he also said they prob could not get a conviction on it but they could still arrest you and search. He also said it isnt worth getting arrested and dealing with all the junk that follows.
I asked him how I could transport the handgun legally.
He said magazine unloaded, pistol and mag and ammo can be in the same bag or case but ammo must be in a separate compartment. Like an outside pocket. ( I think this is stupid but hey thats what he told me. Also note that he agreed that this is not in the law BUT it is probable cause to search and arrest.)
He also talked about lunging distance. I.E. if you could grab it while driving. He said if so he could search and arrest.
Next I asked him about transporting rifles shotguns and "regulated weapons" AR, AK type.
He said Regulated weapons are treated exactly the same as handguns.
He said "hunting" rifles and shotguns have to be in a case and the chamber open. And than ammo has to be in a separate pocket of the case.
He also said it has to be out of lunging distance.
Ok so here are the things I learned.
It is a myth that you HAVE to put firearms in the trunk.
We CAN travel with a shotgun in the car or truck with ammo in the same case but in a pocket or something.
I dont agree with the Sgt that I spoke to about the unloaded mag or "lunging distance", or pistol and ammo in seprate pockets of a bag BUT at least I now know what they will arrest me for.
Also If I get stopped and a Trooper want to arrest me for having a shotgun and ammo in my truck I can at least say that I spoke with a Trooper at the licensing division and told told me what I could do and not do.
Just Called the licensing division.
I have been getting mixed opinions on what we can do regarding transporting firearms.
I first asked about transporting handguns.
I told him I knew it had to be unloaded and in an enclosed case or holster.
So i then asked him if unloaded meant an unloaded magazine out of the weapon.
He said they DO consider a loaded magazine as a loaded weapon.
He said it is not in the law I referenced but it is probable cause to arrest.
He went on to say that even if you didnt have a firearm in the vehcile but had a loaded magazine then he could arrest you. It was interesting that he also said they prob could not get a conviction on it but they could still arrest you and search. He also said it isnt worth getting arrested and dealing with all the junk that follows.
I asked him how I could transport the handgun legally.
He said magazine unloaded, pistol and mag and ammo can be in the same bag or case but ammo must be in a separate compartment. Like an outside pocket. ( I think this is stupid but hey thats what he told me. Also note that he agreed that this is not in the law BUT it is probable cause to search and arrest.)
He also talked about lunging distance. I.E. if you could grab it while driving. He said if so he could search and arrest.
Next I asked him about transporting rifles shotguns and "regulated weapons" AR, AK type.
He said Regulated weapons are treated exactly the same as handguns.
He said "hunting" rifles and shotguns have to be in a case and the chamber open. And than ammo has to be in a separate pocket of the case.
He also said it has to be out of lunging distance.
Ok so here are the things I learned.
It is a myth that you HAVE to put firearms in the trunk.
We CAN travel with a shotgun in the car or truck with ammo in the same case but in a pocket or something.
I dont agree with the Sgt that I spoke to about the unloaded mag or "lunging distance", or pistol and ammo in seprate pockets of a bag BUT at least I now know what they will arrest me for.
Also If I get stopped and a Trooper want to arrest me for having a shotgun and ammo in my truck I can at least say that I spoke with a Trooper at the licensing division and told told me what I could do and not do.
