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If you are
carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle it should be in a gun case
in the trunk, and have on your person a letter or a copy of the
application of the shoot you are going to so that you can prove
you are transporting the firearm to a sanctioned shooting
activity. Make sure the ammunition is not in the same case with
the firearm. Also, some states that view a trailer as your
residence do not have the same view as the vehicle you are
driving to haul your trailer with, so be careful. A motor home
is kind of a gray area and may depend upon the mood of the
officer or the judge.
It is always a good idea to
call the local sheriff's office or the attorney general's
office of where you are traveling to find out what the current
law says about traveling with a firearm. Also, when flying, call
the airline to check out their regulations prior to arrival at
the airport.
We need common laws covering
this (that are naturally favorable to gun owners) from state to
state that will allow us to continue to participate in our sport
without harassment or the fear that we are doing something
wrong. But until then, take the time to check out the laws in
the state you are traveling to beforehand, as you certainly don't
want anything to interfere with the fun of going to an
out-of-state shoot and meeting new cowboys and cowgirls to go
shoot some bad guys with.
Chucky
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