Maybe we should make this a sticky , you know for future people in question of such laws ??
Thanks a good idea..
Maybe we should make this a sticky , you know for future people in question of such laws ??
In researching it was the same bs about modifying a carry gun, that if it was used for self defense a attorney would use it against you. I also read that some states would seize the weapon due to no serial # and that they shouldn’t be taken out of home state? Those are probably states that I’m not legal to carry anyways.
I often wonder what would happen if I was pulled over while transporting a firearm in MD on the way to VA where I’m legal to carry. The chances are slim as I’m a law abiding citizen and I typically have the loaded mag locked in the glove box until I reach the legal state.
Is the firearm also stowed per maryland handgun transportation law? IE in an enclosed case or holster?
Yes, I realize we are touching on FOPA here, but per FOPA the firearm cannot be easily accessible. So it needs to be in the trunk or in a locked container and the ammunition seperated from it if you want a prayer of FOPA covering you.
Maryland law you can only legally transport between your residences or your business. Of course the few other standard exceptions, and FOPA doesn’t really cover you in your originating and destination states. Other than MD probably can’t tell you, you can’t transport a handgun Out of the state even if you aren’t transporting it out for a non-MD approved reason. But you’d at a minimum still need to comply with MD transportation laws otherwise.
Just my 2 cents.
Only reason carrying an 80% out of state might be a bad idea is if the state you were carrying it in required all firearms to be serialized and registered. Not that I think you are getting an out of state permit in CA...but CA now requires registration and serializing of 80%s...I wouldn’t want to be the test case of being an out of state resident with one in CA.
Fortunately most states where it is constitutional carry, open carry of a handgun legal or you can get an out of state permit are just as relaxed as MD on guns you build yourself (no requirements).
Good info, thanks, I drive a pickup, so I’ve always locked the mag up in glove department, gun in case in console locked up. In order for me to obtain I would need to park truck, key out of ignition, unlock console, unlock glove dept, pull gun out of case.
...and I typically have the loaded mag locked in the glove box until I reach the legal state.
That’s probably as good as it can get for a pickup. Absolutely complying with the spirit of the law (and probably the letter too)
Don't keep your registration in the glove box, then.
If a LEO sees the magazine while you get the registration, it could complicate the traffic stop.
Don't keep your registration in the glove box, then.
If a LEO sees the magazine while you get the registration, it could complicate the traffic stop.
The answer is in the posts above. No. To own a handgun you have to be 21 years old.
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Good info, didn’t think about that all though the chances of a single officer on drivers side seeing it would be highly unlikely, if there are two then the heat is already being brought lol
Nobody else get the feeling this thread might be shady? Why close it after finding out you don't need to register "ghost guns"?
I believe the yoot saw he was to young to possess a pistol. And got paranoid about the po po finding out in a open forum. Just my thoughts!
A person 18-20yo could build a polymer80 , and use it with a Mectech unit to make a rifle .
But for a presumed handgun use, no .
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