Can you have a loaded rifle in your trunk

[KevinK]

If you could cross a trunk monkey with a roof Korean you would be all set.

where can I find a roof Korean?

A trunk monkey/roof Korean with its CCW permit would be awesome.

 

[lazarus]

why do you say that? Are you of the opinion that a non-Colt HBAR stamped AR should be a regulated weapon under the letter of the law? And the statute I read mentions nothing about regulated or not. Was there something in the SAFE Act that pertains to transport that trumps the previous standard?

I think his point is a grand fathered rifle is very precious. If it gets stolen out of your car it isn't like MSP is just going to let you go buy a new one. I wouldnt risk leaving something like that in my car. Frankly a "truck gun/shotgun" is all or leave. Something not worth a ton in case it gets stolen or rusted.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

the transport statute applies to handguns, not long guns.

This is what I would go with.

 

[swinokur]

actually IIRC either the lawor an MSP Advisory allows for replacements of legally owned pre 10-1-13 long guns.

 

[Pinecone]

actually IIRC either the lawor an MSP Advisory allows for replacements of legally owned pre 10-1-13 long guns.

IIRC that only applies to damage or warranty claim where the manufacturer replaces it, not to replace if lost or stolen.

 

[swinokur]

i think you're right.

my mistake.

 

[Rack&Roll]

Colt HBAR, yes.

Grandfathered regulated AR, no, unless going to the range or to the gun shop or gunsmith.

why do you say that? Are you of the opinion that a non-Colt HBAR stamped AR should be a regulated weapon under the letter of the law? And the statute I read mentions nothing about regulated or not. Was there something in the SAFE Act that pertains to transport that trumps the previous standard?

the transport statute applies to handguns, not long guns.

I apologize...my recollection was that pre-2013 regulated ARs were subject to HANDGUN transport rules, but I was mistaken. (h/t to swinokur for specifying that SBR ARs are subject to MD handgun transport rules, not any long guns).

And yes, since 10/1/2013 I am VERY careful about my transport and vehicle storage of my regulated ARs because I am operating under the rule that they CANNOT be replaced if stolen.

This is why HBARs (replaceable) are great for those who wish to have an unloaded long rifle in their vehicle for extended periods of time.

 

[Klunatic]

If your from DE, definitely, NO.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=197559

 

[cah9583]

I was told during the Utah CC class that Maryland law says the mag must be in a "separate compartment". If you keep the rifle in a case and the case has a mag pouch, that is a separate compartment that you can legally store the mag.

ETA: I have a Toyota Tacoma so no trunk but I have been thinking about keeping a pistol grip shotgun in it. Since we seem to be in the summer of love with all the BLM nonsense and cop killings.

I have a 2013 tacoma I keep an ar15 in those seat back gun holder things and a loaded mag in the glove box every cop I've talked to said it was fine

 

[GrimReaper]

Another tacoma owner here. Im Thinking of getting one of these:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297767

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[Dave]

I apologize...my recollection was that pre-2013 regulated ARs were subject to HANDGUN transport rules, but I was mistaken. (h/t to swinokur for specifying that SBR ARs are subject to MD handgun transport rules, not any long guns).

And yes, since 10/1/2013 I am VERY careful about my transport and vehicle storage of my regulated ARs because I am operating under the rule that they CANNOT be replaced if stolen.

This is why HBARs (replaceable) are great for those who wish to have an unloaded long rifle in their vehicle for extended periods of time.

Gotcha. It's so easy to get confused or miss something with our batshit crazy laws in MD. Good point about picking up a new HBAR for this kinda plan too. A friend was talking about doing this with a new Ruger AR he could pick up for $600. I thought that was a pretty good price and was thinking about getting one for the truck, but then realized he's in PA and doesn't have to worry about HBAR ohh, that and I'm broke as F lol.

 

[jimbobborg]

I miss the days of $400 used Mini-14s.

 

[TheGunnyRet]

Do you really think the Stop Lights are that Long you have time or for that matter a stop sign...unless your boxed in...

Now if they follow you to your residence then that is a whole nother story...

Though I understand with the txting an all...individuals not driving in that sense...

I just think you going for a Weapon would just put the situation more against you than for you...but on the other hand you can never be to weary...

IMO its a tuff call...