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    ForEnglandJames

    ForEnglandJames

    Active Member
    Nov 3, 2016
    185
    Reisterstown
    Forgive me if this has been asked before. I couldn't find any answer to this when I searched.

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    I am planning on going to the AGC Range tomorrow to join the Garrison Rifle and Revolver Club. After joining, and doing the walkthrough, I will be able to buy my range badge and then shoot.

    My question is this:

    Can I leave a handgun (in an enclosed case) in the trunk of my car while doing the paperwork and walkthrough so that I can then go back to my car and shoot with my new range badge? Is it breaking any laws to leave it unattended in a locked trunk?
    I know it's not an issue with long guns, but hand guns seem to be treated special.

    Thanks in advance for your input!
     
    INMY01TA

    INMY01TA

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 29, 2008
    5,830
    Transporting your gun to and from the range is legal so I'd say your fine as long as it's unloaded and in an enclosed case or holster.
     
    Gambler

    Gambler

    ¿Got Freedom?
    Oct 30, 2011
    3,476
    Parkville
    ForEnglandJames said:
    Forgive me if this has been asked before. I couldn't find any answer to this when I searched.

    ------------------------------------------------

    I am planning on going to the AGC Range tomorrow to join the Garrison Rifle and Revolver Club. After joining, and doing the walkthrough, I will be able to buy my range badge and then shoot.

    My question is this:

    Can I leave a handgun (in an enclosed case) in the trunk of my car while doing the paperwork and walkthrough so that I can then go back to my car and shoot with my new range badge? Is it breaking any laws to leave it unattended in a locked trunk?
    I know it's not an issue with long guns, but hand guns seem to be treated special.

    Thanks in advance for your input!
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    I've never heard of such a law.
     
    rseymorejr

    rseymorejr

    Ultimate Member
    MDS Supporter
    Feb 28, 2011
    26,273
    Harford County
    Be prepared with a piece of cardboard for the pistol range target frame.

    I'm thinking 27 1/2" square? But I'm not 100% sure
     
    bkuether

    bkuether

    Judge not this race .....
    Jan 18, 2012
    6,212
    Marriottsville, MD
    ForEnglandJames said:
    Forgive me if this has been asked before. I couldn't find any answer to this when I searched.

    ------------------------------------------------

    I am planning on going to the AGC Range tomorrow to join the Garrison Rifle and Revolver Club. After joining, and doing the walkthrough, I will be able to buy my range badge and then shoot.

    My question is this:

    Can I leave a handgun (in an enclosed case) in the trunk of my car while doing the paperwork and walkthrough so that I can then go back to my car and shoot with my new range badge? Is it breaking any laws to leave it unattended in a locked trunk?
    I know it's not an issue with long guns, but hand guns seem to be treated special.

    Thanks in advance for your input!
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    BRRRRRRRRR............ Gonna be cold tomorrow.
     
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