Is it legal to transport in my car an AR-15 in a scabbard (like this one where the butt and the pistol grip stick out: http://www.amazon.com/byNcStar-Tactical-Rifle-Scabbard-CVRSCB2919B/dp/B0050KFHMG/) vs a full case?
Right place to ask? AR-15 legal transport question
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Thanks! I had thought it needed to be in a "locked case" since it's a regulated firearm.
Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
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I think that comes under the long gun rules for transport, due to being tougher to conceal.
You could open carry an AR if you wanted, just like a shotgun.
You could open carry an AR if you wanted, just like a shotgun.
XxNitr0xX
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Right2Carry
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Come on!! You already know the answer. Gun and ammo seperate on ANY GUN while being transported in Maryland.
Scientisit have found, when ammo and gun are seperated by 12" of space, the likelyhoood of injuring is decreased 99.99999999999999%
PuddleJumper55
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Just want to verify. I purchased a soft case for my AK that has external mag pouches. Is it legal to transport gun in case with loaded mags in pouches or must they be unloaded?
Also, not sure if this matters but would be in the cab of an extended cab pickup, not in the trunk of a car. I carry my shotgun with shells on the butt in a case and was told this was legal as it is a long gun. I'm just wanting to verify if my AK, being regulated, is any different?
Also, not sure if this matters but would be in the cab of an extended cab pickup, not in the trunk of a car. I carry my shotgun with shells on the butt in a case and was told this was legal as it is a long gun. I'm just wanting to verify if my AK, being regulated, is any different?
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
The transport restrictions are for handguns only, not regulated long guns. The AK is technically treated the same as a nine year old girl's pink Chipmunk .22.
The mags can be loaded, just not in the rifle. That's the law, anyway.
However, you can't expect every LEO to be an expert on this stuff, and they are just as prone to having misconceptions of firearms law as anyone else. I'm saying if a cop finds that AK behind your seat with a couple loaded 30 rounders nearby, he might get a little upset at first. Best to be discrete.
But it is legal, and a good lawyer should have no trouble convincing an unbiased Judge.
The mags can be loaded, just not in the rifle. That's the law, anyway.
However, you can't expect every LEO to be an expert on this stuff, and they are just as prone to having misconceptions of firearms law as anyone else. I'm saying if a cop finds that AK behind your seat with a couple loaded 30 rounders nearby, he might get a little upset at first. Best to be discrete.
But it is legal, and a good lawyer should have no trouble convincing an unbiased Judge.
Markp
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- Dec 22, 2008
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Actually, you just aren't allowed to "hunt" from your vehicle which is defined somehow as having a loaded firearm in the vehicle at any time for any reason (********). I really want to see someone get the DNR statute thrown out because they weren't hunting but conducting a driveby.
PuddleJumper55
Member
This was my assumption, thank you for confirming. But yes you do bring up a valid point as one may get a little antsy at first so probably something to consider.
Actually, you just aren't allowed to "hunt" from your vehicle which is defined somehow as having a loaded firearm in the vehicle at any time for any reason (********). I really want to see someone get the DNR statute thrown out because they weren't hunting but conducting a driveby.
mags loaded but not in the firearm shouldnt be considered loaded therefore not considered hunting.
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