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

[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]

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.

[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!

[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.

[Disciple]

It's all kind of a grey area to me which is why I am seeking advice. Overnighting is certainly on my mind. I think even a tent qualifies as temporary habitation making things a bit easier legally speaking? I'll certainly check. Practically I would not want an obvious gun case in my luggage which seems to imply something compact.

[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

[B Cart]

I keep an AR in my truck here in Utah. It can be legally carried loaded with valid CFP, but I keep it condition 3 (chamber empty, mag in and safety on).