Transporting Laws
For gun owners, keeping track of the laws regarding gun ownership in your own state can be challenging enough. Knowing what the laws are for transporting firearms from state to state can be even more challenging. However, it is important to know the laws. Gun laws violations carry strict penalties. Before you move your firearms, know the laws that pertain to you.
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Firearms Owners Protection Act
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The Firearms Owners Protection Act is a federal law designed to protect gun owners from restrictive local and state laws regarding the transport of firearms. The law allows a lawful gun owner to transport her firearm from one place where she is legally allowed to own the gun to another place where she is legally allowed to own the gun. The firearm must be locked and unloaded outside the reach of the owner. When operating a vehicle without a trunk, the firearm should be kept somewhere other than the console or glove box. Any ammunition should be kept in a separate place from the firearm, which must be unloaded.
Reciprocity Laws
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When transporting your firearms, it is important to know what the laws are where you are going. Your concealed carry permit may not be valid on the other end of your journey. However, many states have reciprocity agreements. This means that they honor the concealed carry permits of other states. If two states do not have reciprocity agreements, your permit will not be valid at your destination and you will potentially be in violation of state laws once you apply.
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Transporting Within a State
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State laws regarding transporting a firearm in your vehicle vary. However, most states allow gun owners to transport locked, unloaded and inaccessible firearms in their vehicle. Many states have laws providing exceptions regarding assault rifles. Further, most states consider mobile homes to be like other homes. This means that there may be no special laws regarding the transport of firearms inside your mobile home. However, mobile homes are not considered homes if they are being towed.
On Airplanes
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Laws regarding transporting firearms on commercial aircraft are enforced by the Transportation Security Administration. Firearms are allowed in checked baggage. The firearm must be unloaded, locked in a hard-sided container with a key or combination only available to the owner. TSA regulations further require that passengers declare the presence of their firearm either verbally or in writing. Checked baggage is always subject to inspection. Passengers may not carry weapons in carry-on baggage.
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