Carrying through small stretch Of Maryland on I81

[TaePo]

Because he retrieved his checked bag and took it, and the firearm, to the hotel with him. He'd have been fine if he'd have left the bag in the airlines custody.

Do you, by chance, know if that were stated in the case? I ask, because for one, there is no law that states that as an exception as far as I know but I am not certain of NJ law and the FOPA, other than in general terms. Further, by stopping at the hotel, he is no longer passing through so how does it matter that the airlines maintaining custody of the gun changes that unless the gun were sent immediately through perhaps before he went to the hotel or as long as it remained outside of his custody (in checked status) from landing to immediate transfer to the next plane out. In other words, if at any time he received the checked baggage containing the firearm and had to move it in his possession to the next flight, that could be argued as possession. Sounds like a lot of grey area for an honest citizen to navigate. I still stand by the assertion to avoid those states whenever possible, however.

[SgtRecon]

Not wanting to increase your worries any more, But I do recall reading on a few internet firearms forums that the Maryland State Troopers actively profile ( fishing ?) out of state vehicles with gun related stickers, NRA, bolt face logos, protected by S&W ect......

I travel there occasionally, one or twice a year with an NRA life member sticker on the back and have never been stooped so take it with a grain of salt. When I go, I reluctantly do not carry and the truck is sanitized bumper to bumper of anything firearm related.

[vinnyg101]

If you are really nervous, there are alternatives. At Winchester VA you can take US 522 N to PA and your exposure to MD is about two miles, but watch the reduced speed limit as you go thru MD. Or the Western alternatives. At Wytheville VA take I-77 to I-79 to I-70 in PA then East on I-76 (tolls) with a shortcut on US 19 in W VA if you wish. Alternately at Nashville TN, take I-65 North to I-64 to I-79 then as above. DO NOT take I-68 East out of W VA as that hits MD big time! On this route there is a KY Parkway (Bluegrass Pkwy) that cuts over at Elizabeth and goes thru Bourbon country so that could cause delays depending on your preferences (or not)

All fair advice...but with the US 2A we have to tip toe around corrupt state laws for what?? We need to do away with this fascist cult of anti gun against the citizens.

[free]

I will be moving from MS to PA in the spring. I noticed that I have to travel through a small stretch of Maryland. What would be the best advice in transporting a large number of guns through this state? I’m not sure how far across Maryland I have to go through on I81. I don’t plan on getting off of the interstate. I have a CCW from MS. Thanks

FWIW.....when you get to Winchester, VA, take Rt 37 to US 522 and continue north. You will still have to go through MD at Hancock, but it will take you all of 2 minutes, at most.

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It is a little out of your way, sure - but well worth it IMHO.

Aside from that - follow the law for the 2 minutes or so you will be in Maryland...

[gghbi]

FWIW.....when you get to Winchester, VA, take Rt 37 to US 522 and continue north. You will still have to go through MD at Hancock, but it will take you all of 2 minutes, at most.

It is a little out of your way, sure - but well worth it IMHO.

Aside from that - follow the law for the 2 minutes or so you will be in Maryland...

Actually about 2 1/2 because of reduced speed limit! Once again I agree with Free.

[markshere2]

How's things going with the wife? You could stash them in her car and follow a mile or so behind.

Not helpful!
Pay no attention to the walleye smartass.

Congrats on having too many guns to fit in the truck!
Trailer and a lock seems like a smart moving expense.

I would recommend a very low profile unpacking guns into an apartment.
Apartments suck for burglaries.

Welcome to PA and PAFOA!

[John R.]

I plan on being very low key when unloading, but I’m also bringing my safe.

[free]

I plan on being very low key when unloading, but I’m also bringing my safe.

No one who travels with a safe is being very low key (:

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[John R.]

Well the movers will be bringing the safe, it won’t be coming with me in the truck.

[wa3ra]

Where are you traveling TO?

You'll be on 81 for all of 8 minutes...