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Thread: Vehicles and Shotguns
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October 18th, 2008, 09:27 AM #1
Vehicles and Shotguns
Is it legal to carry a shotgun in the trunk of your car within the state of pennsylvania? (loaded or unloaded)
Owner of EMac's Tactical - www.emacstactical.com
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October 18th, 2008, 09:43 AM #2
Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
loaded: no
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October 18th, 2008, 11:12 AM #3
Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
unloaded = no problem. The question is: are you allowed to have any shells in the mag and out of the tube and/or can you have shells in the trunk with it?
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October 18th, 2008, 11:18 AM #4
Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
Ammo must be in a separate container. If the ammo is touching the firearm in any manner it is considered loaded. A separate container can be a different compartment. EG. A flap pocket on your shotgun container. One of those slide on shell holders that slips on the stock is a no-no.
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October 18th, 2008, 01:17 PM #5
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October 18th, 2008, 01:39 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
i was under the impression that if you had an LTCF you still are unable to have loaded long guns in the car. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I am fairly certain it is still illegal.
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October 18th, 2008, 01:43 PM #7
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October 18th, 2008, 01:46 PM #8
Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
Sorry, but a LTCF only applies to "firearms" as defined in 18 PaCS §6102:
"Firearm." Any pistol or revolver with a barrel length less
than 15 inches, any shotgun with a barrel length less than 18
inches or any rifle with a barrel length less than 16 inches, or
any pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun with an overall length of
less than 26 inches. The barrel length of a firearm shall be
determined by measuring from the muzzle of the barrel to the
face of the closed action, bolt or cylinder, whichever is
applicable.
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October 18th, 2008, 01:48 PM #9
Re: Vehicles and Shotguns
You left the "F" off of the LTCF and that is the rub. Long guns do not meet the definition of "firearm" in PA and therefore are not covered by a LTCF. Unless you meet one of the narrow exceptions, a loaded long gun in a vehicle is prohibited.
Be safe (and get a short barreled shotgun).
Scott
EDIT: Damn Dobe and Knight, you are fast
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October 18th, 2008, 01:54 PM #10
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