Lock the guns and ammo in separate boxes, then stow them in the cargo area as far from the driver/passengers as possible. Maybe bury them under some luggage. The idea is to not have easy access to them.

 

You could install a Tuffy lockbox. They come in many shapes and sizes. In my Bronco I have a Tuffy console and in the pickup a rectangular box behind the driver's seat. They have bigger sizes for pickup/SUV rear areas. Well worth the money for piece of mind.

 

I have one of these in my Jeep console. I also have one for a cubby cover replacement in the cargo area. They have drill resistant locks. I can get up to 8 pistols in the cubby in gun rugs etc. There are also under seat options.

 

Many of the pelican cases are ideal for performing double duty as a range transport or travel case; plus, you've always got the option of securing the case with a cable lock in your cargo area. Best to check each State's transport laws and adjust your posture accordingly, because some States require the firearms to be unloaded with separate ammo storage.

 

Unless it's for competition purposes, I can't understand transporting a gun and not having access to it in an emergency. Anyway to avoid these 'less than understanding' states on your trip?

 

Unless it's for competition purposes, I can't understand transporting a gun and not having access to it in an emergency...

Most states require that a gun being transported be in a locked case separate from the ammo, even if you have a CHL. Any gun other than the one you are carrying must follow the law.

I highly reccommend reading this webpage:

http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/articles/2010/guide-to-the-interstate-transportation.aspx

It clearly states that firearms must be locked in the trunk or other container, and can't be in the glove box or console. And it specifically mentions states that the OP will be traveling through.


dakotaTex

 

Many thanks for the many suggestions. Looks like multiple lock boxes waaaaaay in the back will do the trick. The only time I intend not to have one in handy reach is in IL, MD and DC. Otherwise, one always will be inside the console-mounted holster or IWB. Thanks again

 

Many thanks for the many suggestions. Looks like multiple lock boxes waaaaaay in the back will do the trick. The only time I intend not to have one in handy reach is in IL, MD and DC. Otherwise, one always will be inside the console-mounted holster or IWB. Thanks again

All the places where you might need it the most !

 

Be careful and check those states laws, occupied America states don't see things like we do here in Texas. There are people serving prison sentences for transporting guns in some of these states. Hollow point ammo is enough to get you in some serious hot water in New Jersey I think.

 

If you only had a couple you could use one of the large Fas1 safes and bolt it to the floor beside the seat or in the back. http://www.fas1safe.com/

 

Wal Mart has a simple lock box for 15 dollars. No padding. I used a small towel folded in half and three time over. I fit my 1911 Government, two 8 round magazines and one 10 round magazine. I shook the case and nothing moved. Used this to fly it down to texas this past weekend. My first time flying with a gun. Everything went smooth.

 

In a case, in the little well, just inside the tail gate.

 

Coming thru IL is not a big deal. Unloaded and cased is legal. Check the Illinois State Police Website

http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/1-154.pdf

http://www.isp.state.il.us/

 

I know Il requires them to be locked separately. so you might have to get a couple little safes lock them to the car through the trunk area. no fun... Illinois is no fun.

 

I know Il requires them to be locked separately. so you might have to get a couple little safes lock them to the car through the trunk area. no fun... Illinois is no fun.

FROM Illinois State Police website

IF A NON-RESIDENT IS VISITING ILLINOIS,
HUNTING, OR TRAVELING THROUGH WITH
A FIREARM, HOW DO THEY LEGALLY
TRANSPORT IT?
Non-residents must be legally eligible to possess
or acquire fi rearms and ammunition. Non residents
are not required to have an Illinois FOID Card. It is
recommended that in order to be in compliance with all
statutes, non-residents transport all fi rearms:
1. broken down in a non-functioning state; or
2. not immediately accessible; or
3. unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying
box, shipping box, or other container.

http://www.isp.state.il.us/docs/1-154.pdf

http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/firearmsfaq.cfm

I will agree locked in separate cases is very good advise just to be safe when transporting across state lines whether its a law or not.

 

I think Fed law pre-empts state law for interstate carry. Google that.

 

When I travel, I always check the NRA website and handgunlaw.us website since state laws can change. I print out the law and put in the safe with the gun. On one trip I called the local police of the town I was visiting and they didn't know what reciprocity meant. Also,rules change depending if you have a carry permit and carry requirements such as concealed or open. Florida requires concealed, Tennessee says either is OK.

 

And stay out of New Jerky at all costs! They apparently don't care if your car doesn't have a trunk.

In states that honor my permit I just carry. Otherwise, like when I have to go to CA or NV I lock them in a case and put the ammo somewhere else.

I keep a couple of spare boxes of ammo under the back seat of my truck and have to remember they are there when I drive out of state.

 

Don't get caught in DC or Maryland with a handgun ANYWHERE in your car. Check the law before you enter these communist places! Add NY, NJ and MA too

 

I have a crescent email from mark Bowen Ada. From md. They respect us code 926a.

Individule officer may vary.

Good luck. I hate going through md.

 

Simple : http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix...essionid=1764F6BC483FAF27667024A00AED4D61#ip/GunVault-MV500-Microvault/15939706

 

After reading all this Nazi style regulations for Citizens ,with a Constitution Amendment to uphold your right, I would be really Mad, that your rights are being stamped on, Time to get proactive; know to many Gun ethussiest that are very apathetic about writing calling or any action to protect their gun rights, Being in Colorado, its now a mini California,brought about by Californians moving here in the 70'-90's in large numbers, Pissed mad is what we should be, Crazy simple acceptance, our own country making us move because our elected legislators decided not to uphold the Constitution and figure we're to dumb to know better, sorry fed up with this crap. We have a long down hill battle.Bright side is we don't live forever

 

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I agree, and feel much the same as you do. Altho, I wonder if we are not in the minority. I live in Oregon, twenty miles above the OR-CA border, but I try never to have to drive into that state. When I do, I take the two shotguns (and the ammo) that are normally in the back seat area of my pickup, out of the vehicle. I put my everyday carry gun in a lockbox under my pickup seat. I don't intend to let a LEO search my vehicle if I'm stopped, and I don't intend to discuss what I have in my vehicle either. I will furnish the officer with my driver's license, registration, and insurance papers and is it. If he starts asking questions I will tell him "if I'm not free to leave, I will call my attorney". I've worked as an LEO for my state, none of those people can push you any further than you allow them to. Keep your mouth shut, don't talk to them and don't ever lie to them. None of them have Xray vision and can tell if you are carrying a firearm, unless you tell them, they won't know. I've told officers in the past that I only discuss my private property with friends. If they ask you to step out of your vehicle, do so, but lock it behind you, and if they question that tell them it's a habit, you always keep your vehicle locked. The US Observer has a team of lawyers on staff to help you in a situation like this, keep their phone number with you.

 

If i were taking a trip through multiple states that have very restrictive gun laws I just simply wouldnt bring my handgun. Yea i know something can happen and i could also run into problems with the law.

 

As a truck driver, restrictive has always been an issue... still never leave home without it...

 

Maryland:
Carrying and Transportation in Vehicles

Rifles and shotguns being transported in motor vehicles must be unloaded.

It is unlawful for any person without a permit to wear or carry a handgun, openly or concealed, upon or about his person. (Maryland does not recognize other States' CC Permits)

It is also unlawful for any person to knowingly transport a handgun in any vehicle traveling on public roads, highways, waterways or airways, or upon roads or parking lots generally used by the public. This does not apply to any person wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun within the confines of real estate owned or leased by him, or on which he resides, or within the confines of a business establishment owned or leased by him.

A person may transport a handgun if they can demonstrate that the handgun is being carried, worn or transported:

>To or from a place of legal purchase or sale, or repair shop.

>Between a person’s bona fide residences, or between his residence and place of business, if the business is operated and substantially owned by that person.

>While engaged in, or traveling to and from a target shoot, formal or informal target practice, sport shooting event, hunting, trapping, or dog obedience training class or show.

>By a bona fide gun collector who is moving any part or all of his gun collection from place to place for public or private exhibition.

During transportation to and from the above places the handgun must be unloaded and carried in an enclosed case or enclosed holster. An additional penalty is provided for any person convicted of unlawfully wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun, if his deliberate purpose was to injure or kill another person.

http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-laws/maryland.aspx

Sources: Md. Code Ann., [Criminal Law] § 4 (2004) et seq.; [Public Safety] § 5 (2004) et seq.; NAT. RES., § 10 (2004) et seq.

 

I will be traveling from Utah to NC as I move there next month. I checked my driving route and plan to avoid IL. I can carry in all other states and plan to secure all my other firearms in the trunk unloaded so I should be good. My permits are honored in all other states. I should be good.

 

Avoiding Il will be easy for you and you will be golden. just familiarize yourself with the laws regarding ccw in the various states including NC.

 

Doesn't all 50 states require some type of probable cause to search your vehicle ??? I am Just asking (Not condoning doing anything illegal) because I have traveled extensively in my adult life and even though I have had a few speeding tickets and other minor traffic infractions I have never had a vehicle searched.

 

I live in MD, and if you do come pass here, just have your gun and the ammo. in a different different places. have the ammo in a bag in the trunk and have the gun with a lock in the glove compartment or under the driver seat. DC is pretty strict. I dont think your allow to have gun there period. Just have it lock up and ammo and gun in two different places that are away from each other...

but if your just passing through on I95 or something, just go slow, lots of workzone speed cameras. dont drive around with a loaded gun in md or dc because even the residents are not allowed to do so...

 

Get a couple of lock boxes that you wrap a steel cable around the seat frame or bolt to the floor. One for the gun and one for the ammo. as an aside, I have read and been told by LEO's that going through the commie states you typically shouldn't get in trouble as long as you are driving through. I drove up to Maine from NC and most states had reciprocity but once I hit Delaware (I think it was) the gun and ammo went to beddie bye in their lock boxes. Didn't take them back out until I was in my apartment in Maine.

 

If you check the laws where it would be a problem, every one usually is worded to apply to all types of vehicles. Usually to the tune of not accessible.

BTW, CHP? What does the California Highway Patrol have to do with Texas or Az?

Having a non-resident CHL (Texas) doesn't mean anything in your vehicle. You don't need to do anything special in Texas with a gun in your car except keep it "out of plain sight".

 

A thought:

http://www.center-of-mass.com/Store_ConsoleVault.htm