Best firearm for interstate road trips?

[Brasilnuts]

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

Andy

Tennessee

[jsbhike]

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

Andy

Tennessee

Kentucky

I had forgot about loaded long guns in a vehicle really being an issue other than open East Germany fan club states till seeing it mentioned along with braces in the last few years.

One I do recall:

https://bayoushooter.com/threads/the...ck-belt.17476/

[Disciple]

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

What about unloaded? Anyway:

"Oregon does not prohibit the open carrying of long guns in a vehicle."

[California] "Without a CCWL, any firearm must be in a locked container or the vehicle’s trunk. A locked container is defined as a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock or similar locking device. A locked container includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but not the utility or glove compartment."

[Idaho] "Yes. You may carry any deadly weapon concealed in your vehicle including a loaded or unloaded firearm. However, if the firearm is a handgun, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States or a current member of the United States Armed Forces and not disqualified under Idaho law from obtaining a concealed weapons license for a reason other than not having attained 18 years of age."

[Utah] "It is ILLEGAL to have a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in a vehicle unless; you have a valid concealed firearm permit and it is your vehicle or you have consent from the owner of the vehicle."

More research needed, but that's why I am here.

[markm]

Thompson contender in 857 Magnum!

[AndyLate]

What about unloaded? Anyway:

"Oregon does not prohibit the open carrying of long guns in a vehicle."

[California] "Without a CCWL, any firearm must be in a locked container or the vehicle’s trunk. A locked container is defined as a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock or similar locking device. A locked container includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but not the utility or glove compartment."

[Idaho] "Yes. You may carry any deadly weapon concealed in your vehicle including a loaded or unloaded firearm. However, if the firearm is a handgun, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States or a current member of the United States Armed Forces and not disqualified under Idaho law from obtaining a concealed weapons license for a reason other than not having attained 18 years of age."

[Utah] "It is ILLEGAL to have a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in a vehicle unless; you have a valid concealed firearm permit and it is your vehicle or you have consent from the owner of the vehicle."

More research needed, but that's why I am here.

You stated you wanted to avoid unloaded and cased. Although there are some few municipalities where they will create a headache, you can generally transport an unloaded cased (locked) firearm through any state.

The practical issues come with securing firearms overnight when traveling. Do you carry a cased long gun to and from your vehicle, have a secure "vault" for storage, or play the odds your vehicle will be safe? Obviously driving an RV and camping is different than driving a car/truck and spending the night in a hotel.

I prefer to carry a pistol legally in my car truck and into hotels. I sincerely wish you luck in your travels.

Andy

PS I am not trying to play devil's advocate regarding the long guns. I often transport at least one rifle between Alabama and South Dakota when I visit family but it sure is a simpler trip with a handgun.

[AndyLate]

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

Andy

Upon a little research, it really depends on the state. It is safe to say more states forbid it than permit it.

[Screwball]

Upon a little research, it really depends on the state. It is safe to say more states forbid it than permit it.

Most of the unloaded long gun in vehicle laws come from hunting…

[markm]

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

Andy

It's insane to me to not be able to drive down the road with a loaded AR on the seat. Shit. I have a loaded SBR in my pick up right now!

[georgeib]

Tennessee

I cannot think of a state where it's legal to have a loaded long gun in a car.

Andy

What about unloaded? Anyway:

"Oregon does not prohibit the open carrying of long guns in a vehicle."

[California] "Without a CCWL, any firearm must be in a locked container or the vehicle’s trunk. A locked container is defined as a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock or similar locking device. A locked container includes the trunk of a motor vehicle, but not the utility or glove compartment."

[Idaho] "Yes. You may carry any deadly weapon concealed in your vehicle including a loaded or unloaded firearm. However, if the firearm is a handgun, you must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States or a current member of the United States Armed Forces and not disqualified under Idaho law from obtaining a concealed weapons license for a reason other than not having attained 18 years of age."

[Utah] "It is ILLEGAL to have a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading rifle in a vehicle unless; you have a valid concealed firearm permit and it is your vehicle or you have consent from the owner of the vehicle."

More research needed, but that's why I am here.

It's insane to me to not be able to drive down the road with a loaded AR on the seat. Shit. I have a loaded SBR in my pick up right now!

It's legal in Georgia.

[AndyLate]

It's insane to me to not be able to drive down the road with a loaded AR on the seat. Shit. I have a loaded SBR in my pick up right now!

Alabama's law is the sole reason a pistol brace AR was attractive to me.

Andy