Hello scuba1-ga,
You were wise to investigate the applicable rules about traveling
across state lines with a handgun. I?ve located some detailed
instructions by the National Rifle Association that will help you with
the general rules about transporting handguns. In addition, you should
check with the rules and regulations for each state you plan to pass
through. I?ve included some websites that discuss the issues involved.
I think they provide enough information so you can make the best
decision for your situation.
Have a safe trip.
~ czh ~
http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/FederalGunLaws.aspx?ID=59
National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative Action
Guide to the Interstate Transportation of Firearms.
INTRODUCTION
The following is a citizen`s guide to legal transportation of
personally-owned firearms for hunting, competitive shooting,
vacationing, and changing residence between states. This guide does
not cover the lawful carriage of concealed firearms.
Federal law does not restrict individuals (except convicted felons,
persons under indictment for felonies, mental defectives or
incompetents, illegal users of controlled drugs, illegal aliens,
veterans dishonorably discharged, those who have renounced their U.S.
citizenship, fugitives from justice, persons convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and persons subject to
domestic violence restraining orders) from transporting firearms
across state lines. Thus, there is no federal interstate
transportation permit for firearms.
Many states have laws governing the transportation of firearms. Also,
many cities and localities have ordinances restricting their
transportation. Travelers must be aware of these laws and comply with
the legal requirements in each jurisdiction. There is no uniform state
transportation procedure for firearms.
TRANSPORTATION BY MOTOR VEHICLE
In most states, personally-owned firearms may be transported legally
if they are unloaded, cased, and locked in the automobile trunk.
The exceptions to this rule apply mainly to interstate transportation
of handguns. The myriad and conflicting legal requirements for firearm
transportation through the states make caution the key for travelers.
***** Be sure to read the entire document and pay special attention to
the regulations of the states you plan to travel through.
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http://www.e-gun.net/portal/transportation.php
GUN LAWS; TRANSPORTATION.
INTRODUCTION
The following is a citizen's guide to legal transportation of
personally-owned firearms for hunting, competitive shooting,
vacationing, and changing residence between states.
Federal law does not restrict individuals (except convicted felons,
persons under indictment for felonies, mental defectives or
incompetents, illegal users of controlled drugs, illegal aliens,
veterans dishonorably discharged, those who have renounced their U.S.
citizenship, fugitives from justice, persons convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and persons subject to
domestic violence restraining orders) from transporting firearms
across state lines. Thus there is no federal interstate transportation
permit for firearms.
Many states have laws governing the transportation of firearms. Also,
many cities and localities have ordinances restricting their
transportation. Travelers must be aware of these laws and comply with
the legal requirements in each jurisdiction. There is no uniform state
transportation procedure for firearms.
***** Read the state by state reviews for pointers for your situation.
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http://www.packing.org/news/article.jsp/1510/
All United States: How do I Interstate travel with gun in the back of RV?
Check Each State FIRST...
Added by mykael on Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 10:42 AM
There's no common ground here. Some states consider an RV your home
and treat weapon possession of firearms the same as though it is a
"stationary residence". Therefore, a loaded weapon is okay all the
time. Others consider the RV a motor vehicle with those transport laws
treated the same as a car. And then there's the third group that treat
the RV as a car while on the road, and once you're parked you become a
residence. The best and smartest thing for you to do is spend $66.00
for a roll of stamps, send a form letter to all 50 states, (or those
you're planning on visiting) with a SASE for response, and keep those
letters with you. Even in those states where it's 100% legal, you may
still get stopped by a rookie that doesn't know the law and gives you
more headaches than writing your inquiries to each state. Good luck
and Happy Trails!! Mykael
***** The comments on this forum will be helpful even if you?re
traveling in a car, not an RV.
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http://www.gun-cases.net/
Interstate transportation of Firearms United States Code, TITLE 18, section 926A
Interstate transportation of firearms - Notwithstanding any other
provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any
political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise
prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a
firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful
purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such
firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry
such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded,
and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is
readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger
compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case
of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's
compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked
container other than the glove compartment or console.
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http://www.packing.org/states.jsp
Reports for State Data
http://www.packing.org/state/index.jsp/kansas
Kansas: Laws and Summaries
http://www.packing.org/state/index.jsp/oregon
Oregon: Laws and Summaries
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