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galway · 06-24-2005, 09:05 AM

Do many states have a law against having a loaded pistol in a car. Nebraska oddly bans loaded shotguns, but not rifles or pistols.

R/T Performance · 06-24-2005, 09:34 AM

Here in Mi No cpl as they call it ammo must be in separate compartment. and gun must be in trunk if possible and you better be on the way to a range or hunting area

Thats why I got my ccw as soon as I could

nickc50310 · 06-24-2005, 09:36 AM

In iowa you can not have a loaded firearm in the car without a ccw. A loaded mag is considered a loaded weapon (in iowa at least).

XD 40 mike · 06-24-2005, 02:33 PM

Good to hear to didnt get in any trouble though. Where you going to or from the range?

Curiously, I know it varys from state to state but here in Houston I have been told a few different things. All by employees etc. at gun and ammunition stores, none though from an actual officer. Some stated that if you did not have your concealed handgun liscense and were stopped going to or from the range; you'de be doing so at a high risk. You would have to be counting on the officer having a good day; even if you presented a receipt from the range. They also said having a gun any where inside the vehicle is considered concealed.

Others stated that you can transport to and from the range without a CHL because the standards are slightly different for buying a pistol and getting a CHL. I on the other hand have read they are the same. An employee at the range told me that and said: you can't get a CHL while having a DUI/DWI (under influence/while intoxicated) until either 3 or 5 years has passed, I don't remember which. However, I have read nothing to that extent or any for that matter of requirements for buying and getting a CHL. If what they said is true, then that would mean that everyone who has a DUI/DWI on there record and purchased a firearm won't be able to shoot it for a long time because they wouldn't be able to get it legaly to and from the range, lol. So I am not sure how that would work out for many.

So if you don't have a CHL you basicaly can't leave your house with the gun. If you can't unconceal a handgun while it's in your car, in or out of the case, how is it possible to drive to the range and back with it? I was just told that having it stashed under the seat is equaly concealed as if the gun were taped to the steering wheel.

I only take mine to and from the range as of now just for this confusion, hopefully I'll get my CHL next month regardless just to avoid this. Hypotheticaly, if it's possible and legal to have a gun while inside a vehicle because it's "unconcealed," why would it be any different than being carrying a gun outside of the car as long as it is not concealed?

Anyways though, glad you didn't get in any trouble!

BigA · 06-24-2005, 06:10 PM

Here in TN if you dont have a carry permit.You cant have ammo with in arms reach of the firearm or its attempted to go armed.I thought it was like that in all states.Its very easy to get a carry permit here.I think that law was brought into effect so they could get more money from carry permits.

XD BACKUP GUN · 06-24-2005, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aheXD40

I always have my XD in the case behind the seat in my truck, w/ both mags loaded, just not in the gun. It's legal here in WI, so nothing to worry about.
Congrats on the compliment on the pistol.

Is this true?
Get your CCW to avoid this in the future!

nogoa · 06-24-2005, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigA

Here in TN if you dont have a carry permit.You cant have ammo with in arms reach of the firearm or its attempted to go armed.I thought it was like that in all states.Its very easy to get a carry permit here.I think that law was brought into effect so they could get more money from carry permits.

Everyone needs to learn that gun laws are different state by state. When my family and friends moved from New Jersey, it took a while to teach them that they had more freedoms in Florida. Also, Florida believes in making money off of carry licenses. That is why they honor most other states licenses if they are resident only, but will "sell" a license to nearly anybody.

dsg2003gt · 06-24-2005, 11:50 PM

in fl we can have loaded guns in cars, they just need to be in a glovebox, holster or box. All can be unlocked.

ampleworks · 06-25-2005, 05:04 AM

Ohio: Rediculous "plain sight" laws since any firearm in a vehicle that is loaded is considered concealed. It must be holstered on one's self in plain view, in a locked case in plain view, or in a locked glove box.

Kentucky is the king! No CHL is even needed to carry a loaded firearm in one's glovebox and no it doesn't have to be locked either.

Snakeoil · 06-25-2005, 08:44 AM

I'd say you were lucky.

06-24-2005, 09:34 AM	#12
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	Here in Mi No cpl as they call it ammo must be in separate compartment. and gun must be in trunk if possible and you better be on the way to a range or hunting area Thats why I got my ccw as soon as I could __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

06-24-2005, 02:33 PM	#14
XD 40 mike XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 171	Good to hear to didnt get in any trouble though. Where you going to or from the range? Curiously, I know it varys from state to state but here in Houston I have been told a few different things. All by employees etc. at gun and ammunition stores, none though from an actual officer. Some stated that if you did not have your concealed handgun liscense and were stopped going to or from the range; you'de be doing so at a high risk. You would have to be counting on the officer having a good day; even if you presented a receipt from the range. They also said having a gun any where inside the vehicle is considered concealed. Others stated that you can transport to and from the range without a CHL because the standards are slightly different for buying a pistol and getting a CHL. I on the other hand have read they are the same. An employee at the range told me that and said: you can't get a CHL while having a DUI/DWI (under influence/while intoxicated) until either 3 or 5 years has passed, I don't remember which. However, I have read nothing to that extent or any for that matter of requirements for buying and getting a CHL. If what they said is true, then that would mean that everyone who has a DUI/DWI on there record and purchased a firearm won't be able to shoot it for a long time because they wouldn't be able to get it legaly to and from the range, lol. So I am not sure how that would work out for many. So if you don't have a CHL you basicaly can't leave your house with the gun. If you can't unconceal a handgun while it's in your car, in or out of the case, how is it possible to drive to the range and back with it? I was just told that having it stashed under the seat is equaly concealed as if the gun were taped to the steering wheel. I only take mine to and from the range as of now just for this confusion, hopefully I'll get my CHL next month regardless just to avoid this. Hypotheticaly, if it's possible and legal to have a gun while inside a vehicle because it's "unconcealed," why would it be any different than being carrying a gun outside of the car as long as it is not concealed? Anyways though, glad you didn't get in any trouble! __________________ XD-40-Tactical

06-25-2005, 05:04 AM	#19
ampleworks XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Communistic Ohio Posts: 1,161	Ohio: Rediculous "plain sight" laws since any firearm in a vehicle that is loaded is considered concealed. It must be holstered on one's self in plain view, in a locked case in plain view, or in a locked glove box. Kentucky is the king! No CHL is even needed to carry a loaded firearm in one's glovebox and no it doesn't have to be locked either. __________________ *Ampleworks*

06-25-2005, 08:44 AM	#20
Snakeoil XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 952	I'd say you were lucky. __________________ Brain, an apparatus with which we think we think A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone

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06-24-2005, 09:05 AM	#11
galway XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 156	Do many states have a law against having a loaded pistol in a car. Nebraska oddly bans loaded shotguns, but not rifles or pistols.

06-24-2005, 09:36 AM	#13
nickc50310 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 369	In iowa you can not have a loaded firearm in the car without a ccw. A loaded mag is considered a loaded weapon (in iowa at least).

06-24-2005, 06:10 PM	#15
BigA XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East TN Posts: 114	Here in TN if you dont have a carry permit.You cant have ammo with in arms reach of the firearm or its attempted to go armed.I thought it was like that in all states.Its very easy to get a carry permit here.I think that law was brought into effect so they could get more money from carry permits.

06-24-2005, 11:50 PM	#18
dsg2003gt XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 126	in fl we can have loaded guns in cars, they just need to be in a glovebox, holster or box. All can be unlocked.