End a debate: Transporting a rifle when on a motorcycle

[Rosco the Iroc]

Ok I got in a debate today, A friend wanted to follow me out to a range to shoot his Mosin-Nagant on his cycle. He ended up catching a ride with someone else in a truck, but if he would- how?
If he had it in a soft case on his back would it be concealed?
If he had the bare rilfe slung on his back would it be branshing? Or at least not a good idea?
Comment:

[lildobe]

It doesn't really matter either way, since he is transporting a long gun by vehicle, the weapon and ammo still need to be seperate.

Open/Concealed is not the issue here as there is no state law against concealing a long-gun.

[PisnNapalm]

As long as the rifle is not loaded, strap it to the bike and go. What's the problem?

There is no "brandishing" law in Pennsylvania. While I agree that an uncased rifle slung on his back will attract unwanted attention, I don't think it's illegal. He is simply transporting a firearm as best he can on his vehicle.

[gnbrotz]

Originally Posted by Rosco the Iroc

Ok I got in a debate today, A friend wanted to follow me out to a range to shoot his Mosin-Nagant on his cycle. He ended up catching a ride with someone else in a truck, but if he would- how?
If he had it in a soft case on his back would it be concealed?
If he had the bare rilfe slung on his back would it be branshing? Or at least not a good idea?
Comment:

The law regarding "carry in a vehicle" does not apply to long guns, as they do not meet the definition of a "firearm" as it applies to 6106. 6106.1 prohibits the carry of loaded long guns in a vehicle, even if you are licensed.

Thus, "concealed" is not a legal concern. Also, there is no legal charge of "brandishing" in PA. Whether cased or not, and regardless of licensing, long guns must be unloaded while being carried in a vehicle.

[Rosco the Iroc]

ok
He has saddlebags so the ammo would go there, oh course it would be unloaded.

To keep the debait up-

Open/Concealed is not the issue here as there is no state law against concealing a long-gun.

Ok if tis is true, I can keep my Ak underfolder on my front seat, unloaded, under some papers?

I'll look up those codes later today. I guess we would ok in PA now VA on the otherhand.....

[lildobe]

Originally Posted by Rosco the Iroc

Ok if tis is true, I can keep my Ak underfolder on my front seat, unloaded, under some papers?

As long as it's unloaded (No magazine in it) and the ammo is stored in a seperate "container" (a cardboard box, or the glove compartment. Perhaps the trunk?) you are legal to do that.

[soberbyker]

Other's have mentioned the possible legal stuff, here's a few ideas on how ....

Here's a link to a THR page where a guy built a carrier on his bike for a rifle:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost....4&postcount=18




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[Seventy4Blazer]

that last one would have me a bit curious... and worried... lol

[LittleRedToyota]

Originally Posted by Seventy4Blazer

that last one would have me a bit curious... and worried... lol

that would actually be illegal as well since there is a magazine inserted in the mag well.

(ETA: er, actually, maybe there isn't maybe that is just part of his jacked i was thinking was the magazine...this monitor sucks...not sure.)

[Statkowski]

Having an empty magazine plugged into the Kalishnakov keeps all sorts of unwanted dirt from blowing into the rifle. Not illegal. Looks illegal, but not illegal in Pennsylvania.