Question about transporting a handgun

[Greywolf]

Yes - the BATFE has opined that such endeavors as practical, cowboy and combat shooting as well as plinking activities are NOT 'sporting purposes'. Hunting and, presumably, formal bulls-eye shooting would be.

Since the OP specified that he was desired firearm "to use at the range", I doubt his would qualify for the 'sporting purpose' exception to 18 USC 922(a)(5).

I missed that in the OP. I agree with you. You can't enter a skeet shoot and bring along a borrowed howitzer "just in case."

[jerkin]

If your dad has his license to carry just take his car.

§ 6106. Firearms not to be carried without a license.

(b) Exceptions.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not
apply to:

(13) Any person who is otherwise eligible to possess a
firearm under this chapter and who is operating a motor
vehicle which is registered in the person's name or the name
of a spouse or parent and which contains a firearm for which
a valid license has been issued pursuant to section 6109 to
the spouse or parent owning the firearm.

[jerkin]

The more I read this exception and think about it the more it seems to say to me that you can transport your parents or spouses firearm even in your own vehicle as long as they have a ltcf but I've never heard anyone discuss it in that context on poofa. Thoughts from you students of the UFA?

[gnbrotz]

The more I read this exception and think about it the more it seems to say to me that you can transport your parents or spouses firearm even in your own vehicle as long as they have a ltcf but I've never heard anyone discuss it in that context on poofa. Thoughts from you students of the UFA?

I would agree, HOWEVER, I would bet that this is one of those things that most LEO don't know about, and either won't check, or won't comprehend it if they do.

I'd expect it would ultimately be my attorney raising the point, rather than a cop saying "my bad" and sending me on my merry way.