Handgun Storage Richmond or Springfield VA Areas

Kalbo said:

Recommendations, thoughts, advice request…

I am NV resident that will be visiting MD for a couple days. CCW permits valid across the States to the VA/MD border. Fundamentally, as I understand MD laws, I cannot bring my CC weapon into MD as I am not transiting MD via interstate travel covered by FOPA.

Can anyone recommend a weapon storage facility in VA that provides secure firearms storage, available to non-VA residents? Travel will bring me through Richmond area, then 301 towards Dahlgren and across Potomac into MD.

Alternatives short of leaving my carry weapon home?

Thanks for the assist.
Brad

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Biggfoot44 said:

Where will you be staying in Md ? As in friends, relatives, or hotels ?

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buellsfurn said:

not sure about any of this just suggestions theirs two gun shops that may help you could ask them before starting your travels one is a IP on MD Shooters thats D&K he's about 10 miles once you get on 301 north in Caroline County.The other is Big Dogs they are in Dahlgren Va. My 2 cents hope its of help

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squaregrouper said:

There is no law against transporting it unloaded and in your trunk to your destination in Marylandistan. Once you arrive at your Marylandistan destination, bring it inside.
Possessing it is legal; carrying it is not.

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Kalbo said:

Appreciate the feedback. Both are convenient along the drive route. I'll give them a call Saturday morning.

Thanks,
Brad

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Kalbo said:

Perhaps I misunderstand MD law. While I can easily lock the unloaded firearm in a lock box, ammo in a separate lock box, my destination is a residence that is not in any part mine. The latter I took as unacceptable to MD law.

Brad

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gwchem said:

No, you should be good to go. Just keep it unloaded and locked in the trunk per Fopa while you drive. Then you should be able to keep it at your friend/relatives house.

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Kalbo said:

Appreciate the clarification.

Thanks,
Brad

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Kalbo said:

Appreciate every response and all information provided.

Fundamentally I will essentially be disarmed in MD…whether I leave my firearm at a gun shop in VA, or if I secured my unloaded firearm in a lock box and ammunition in a separate lock box. I’ve opted to leave my carry weapon at Big Dog’s in King George. Potential issues with MD Johnny law averted.

Spoke with someone at Big Dog’s a few minutes ago. Will leave my firearm with them for cleaning. As my carry weapon, it won’t need cleaning. But a wipe down of sorts never hurts. Big Dog’s will provide a secure stowage and leaving my firearm at Big Dog’s only adds a short period of time to being unarmed.

Also, the opportunity an overzealous MD law enforcement type could ruin my day and by extension a few weeks or more if stopped, prudence says added caution reasonable. IF I encountered an over zealous law enforcement type, I could end up wearing shiny bracelets for a short while, at least minimal time in the klink until I secured a lawyer, and then deal with trying to recover my weapon. Potentially expensive as I reside in NV. Not to mention I'd miss the burial of a dear relative, friend and veteran.


As an aside, if you are ever out Nevada way, we have a nevadashooters.com. Much like mdshooters.com...chock full of great information and helpful folks.


Again, thank you for all of the responses, thoughts, logic…



Brad

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