Best firearm for interstate road trips?

[WillBrink]

What is the best self-defense firearm for interstate travel by car, not to be concealed or carried, while conforming to the varied laws that exist west of the Mississippi? I am thinking long gun but I am open to something like the Shockwave if there is an argument for it.

Are semi-auto shotguns restricted the way semi-auto rifles are?

You have to look at the laws of each state you plan to travel through. That's best practices to avoid potential issues. That's what I always do.

[Diamondback]

You have to look at the laws of each state you plan to travel through. That's best practices to avoid potential issues. That's what I always do.

Hence my reco of Kappas's book, though Handgunlaw.us is a good one-stop shop too.

[ubet]

In your life, how many times have you been pulled over by the cops? And of those times, how many were you searched, without consent?

Yes I know random shit happens, but be cautious, drive the speed limit, and keep your eyes open. Last of all, DON’T TALK TO THE COPS! I’m not advocating for breaking laws.

When I still lived in Ca *insert massive cringe * I spent a lot of time on calguns forums. I remember one thread, it had something to do with legal carry in a campsite and in a forest. I forget what type of carry it was. But their was a 5 page debate on how far from the road, if hiking, you would need to put an empty sidearm into a locked case to walk across the road, then how far on the other side of the road until you could retrieve said sidearm from said case and load it/carry it. All that worry to cross an untraveled road, with a gun. Some people get REALLY wrapped up in minor details.

I would suggest, if going into ca, know the demographic. I would follow the law to the letter if going into sf, la or any of the commie stronghold’s. If you’re in the Central Valley, sierras, northern ca they are a lot more gun friendly.

Again I’m not advocating breaking any laws. Use some common sense though.


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[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 !!