Best firearm for interstate road trips?

**Diamondback** · 06-12-23, 17:08

Step one: Buy and read THIS book.
https://www.gunlawguide.com/?v=2320522a6676

**Screwball** · 06-12-23, 17:36

Originally Posted by AndyLate

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…

**AndyLate** · 06-13-23, 08:12

Originally Posted by Screwball

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

For sure, but that will not stop an overzealous officer and "progressive" DA from pursuing a case against a non hunter.

Andy

**jsbhike** · 06-13-23, 17:04

Originally Posted by AndyLate

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

Andy

Originally Posted by Brasilnuts

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** · 06-13-23, 17:25

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** · 06-13-23, 20:02

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** · 06-17-23, 12:20

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.

**StainlessSteelRat** · 06-17-23, 15:07

Originally Posted by AndyLate

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

Andy

Arizona gtg with whatever. Most are rolling hot here.

**henri** · 06-17-23, 15:24

Interstate travel.... Long gun: Beretta 1301 Handgun: S&W model 627 8rd .357 revolver (2.65" barrel). Easy ammo availability, not an 'assault' rifle, no 'high cap' mag, so few jurisdictional issues, except of course in shitholes such as chicago, nyc, new jersey, massachusetts and the like. These are the items I bring along on road trips, functional, discreet, and somewhat formidable should serious purposes arise.