Best firearm for interstate road trips?

[AndyLate]

I would like to avoid that in as many jurisdictions as it is legal to do so. I also want to avoid this: "In states with strict gun laws (such as California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York), it may be a good idea not to stop at all."

I am wondering what is the most effective item that is acceptable in the most number of places. Pump shotgun? Lever-action .44? Spear gun and a wet suit?

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

Andy

[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/

[Pappabear]

I would think a handgun and shotgun would cover you. If you can’t take an AR where you’re going. I’d like an MP5 but these silly laws get in the way of protecting oneself.

PB

[MegademiC]

You can carry whatever you want if 1. You dont get pulled over. 2. Have it out of sight

My go-to low-stress option is g19w/rds+silencer. Legal in all the states I currently care to travel to and is good out to 100yds+

[kerplode]

My personal threat analysis tells me that the greatest risk to personal safety and security I face when traveling comes from an interaction with LE. Given that, guns stay home.

[markm]

You can carry whatever you want if 1. You dont get pulled over. 2. Have it out of sight

I remember watching the Highway Patrol shows where they'd have the chicken shit mother fukking UTAH Highway patrol pulling cars over for dumb shit like something hanging of the rear view mirror. Then ball bust the people until they found something.

I'm generally pro LE, but there are some shitty fukkers out there like that. "you don't have any guns or drugs right?... you don't mind if I take a look?" Fukk off!

[StainlessSteelRat]

Do your homework and comply with the most restrictive state you'll traverse. Some states allow you to pass through with something not kosher there but legal where you live, as long as it's stored legally by that state's (unconstitutional) laws. Laws change often though, and I haven't traveled anywhere my CCW isn't honored in some time. Research is a must. Also, have your attorney on speed dial.

[G woody]

I remember watching the Highway Patrol shows where they'd have the chicken shit mother fukking UTAH Highway patrol pulling cars over for dumb shit like something hanging of the rear view mirror. Then ball bust the people until they found something.

I'm generally pro LE, but there are some shitty fukkers out there like that. "you don't have any guns or drugs right?... you don't mind if I take a look?" Fukk off!

Markm, I'm with you Bro. Some states just aren't worth traveling thru. My Daughter lived in Portland, OR for several years (god forbid) thankfully she moved to KY !!

[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.