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Peetster · 05-02-2004, 05:40 AM

This summer I'll be moving to Florida from Maryland. Are there any legal considerations to driving through VA, NC, SC, GA and into FL with unloaded and locked firearms?

Obviously I'll be avoiding DC like the plague.

cj2112 · 05-02-2004, 08:24 AM

My suggestion would be to keep the guns locked in the trunk, and the ammo in a locked box in the car, w/ the keys to the lock, locked in the trunk. Other than that, don't drive like an idiot and you oughta be fine. I would also do a search for each states gun transport laws to be sure that i was in full compliance.

Force 10 · 05-02-2004, 12:39 PM

Traveling through states is tricky. You have to comply with each states laws which sometimes is very hard to do. I suggest you have NO ammo at all. I suggest you have your weapon in the trunk with a trigger lock (12 bucks).

Should you get pulled over for speeding, just tell the officer "I'd like to declare a firearm in the trunk of my vehicle which I am transporting without ammunition." Officers like it when you tell them you have a firearm and they didn't ask. They know you're a stand-up kind of guy and will leave you alone about it...at least that's been my personal experience.

MSD · 05-02-2004, 05:31 PM

GA and NC have reciprocity with FL's concealed carry laws, so driving through them should be no problem (avoid SC)

hrdwareguy · 05-03-2004, 07:24 AM

Check out various state laws here:

http://www.nra.org/frame.cfm?title=N...www.nraila.org

Peetster · 05-03-2004, 07:29 AM

Nice link, thanks.

shalafi · 05-04-2004, 05:26 AM

FEDERAL LAW ON TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS

or local laws which would prohibit the passage of persons with firearms in interstate travel.

Notwithstanding any state or local law, a person shall be entitled to transport a firearm from any place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm if the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other then the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, e.g., gasoline and rest, seem permissible.

from this page http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/FederalGunLaws.aspx?ID=59

cj2112 · 05-05-2004, 06:44 PM

Quote:

SOUTH CAROLINA--South Carolina allows a loaded handgun to be secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console or closed trunk. This is an exception to note, in that most states consider a loaded gun in a glove box or console to be concealed and illegal.

taken from http://www.nra.org/frame.cfm?title=N...www.nraila.org

05-02-2004, 05:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	Transporting Firearms This summer I'll be moving to Florida from Maryland. Are there any legal considerations to driving through VA, NC, SC, GA and into FL with unloaded and locked firearms? Obviously I'll be avoiding DC like the plague.

05-03-2004, 07:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Check out various state laws here: http://www.nra.org/frame.cfm?title=N...www.nraila.org __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

05-02-2004, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	My suggestion would be to keep the guns locked in the trunk, and the ammo in a locked box in the car, w/ the keys to the lock, locked in the trunk. Other than that, don't drive like an idiot and you oughta be fine. I would also do a search for each states gun transport laws to be sure that i was in full compliance.

05-02-2004, 12:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Force 10 Had to leave this awesome space	Traveling through states is tricky. You have to comply with each states laws which sometimes is very hard to do. I suggest you have NO ammo at all. I suggest you have your weapon in the trunk with a trigger lock (12 bucks). Should you get pulled over for speeding, just tell the officer "I'd like to declare a firearm in the trunk of my vehicle which I am transporting without ammunition." Officers like it when you tell them you have a firearm and they didn't ask. They know you're a stand-up kind of guy and will leave you alone about it...at least that's been my personal experience.

05-02-2004, 05:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	GA and NC have reciprocity with FL's concealed carry laws, so driving through them should be no problem (avoid SC)

05-03-2004, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Peetster Right Now Location: Home	Nice link, thanks.

05-04-2004, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
shalafi ARRRRRRRRRR Location: Stuart, Florida	FEDERAL LAW ON TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS or local laws which would prohibit the passage of persons with firearms in interstate travel. Notwithstanding any state or local law, a person shall be entitled to transport a firearm from any place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm if the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other then the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, e.g., gasoline and rest, seem permissible. from this page http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/FederalGunLaws.aspx?ID=59