Lonestar_logic
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This is how we are to possess/transport firearms in Illinois. We are the only state without a concealed carry law. (But we're "working" on it).I am torn on this one. The right to own is not threatened by laws controlling who can carry a loaded weapon outside the home. The laws I do oppose are those that criminalize the mere possession of an unloaded firearm outside the home.
Supreme Court passes on gun rights case - First Read
I'm not sure how far the law went. I recall in California the weapon had to be unloaded, in a locked compartment and the ammo stored seperately while being transported. Obviously, you can't outlaw unloaded guns outside the home since you have to at least get them from the gun store to the home.
I'm torn as well. I consider it the right of any state to make these decisions for themselves, so long as it is not an outright ban. But I don't see the benefit of the law. Of course, I don't live in New York so it really doesn't impact me.
I am torn on this one. The right to own is not threatened by laws controlling who can carry a loaded weapon outside the home. The laws I do oppose are those that criminalize the mere possession of an unloaded firearm outside the home.
Supreme Court passes on gun rights case - First Read
What good would an unloaded gun be?
Why even bother to carry one?
Transporting to/from the range or gunsmith or gun show, or wherever.
Funny story- some years ago my brother was returning home from the gun range. He had about a half dozen firearms (and ammo) properly stored in his vehicle. Got pulled over for speeding. "Do you have any firearms in your vehicle?"
"Yes I do". Soon there were a half-dozen state police cars surrounding his vehicle. After a brief chat and cursory look-see, he was sent on his merry way.
That's sad you have to unload your weapon for transport.