Transporting a Weapon Through Non-Reciprocity States?

[rwb1500]

I have to spend a LONG time in Ohio on my way to Kentucky. What is the proper way to store my firearm while in a non-reciprocity state? Locked in the trunk with the ammo seperate until I get to a non-gay state? I would assume that's the best way to go. Any opinions? Would love to hear them.

[fingers80002]

FOPA..................

[bdevil73]

Transport laws vary from state to state. Below is from an email I received from the Ohio AG's office.

No person shall knowingly transport or have a firearm in a motor vehicle, unless it is unloaded and carried in one of the following ways:
· In a closed package, box or case;
· In a compartment that can be reached only by leaving the vehicle;
· In plain sight and secured in a rack or holder made for the purpose;
· In plain sight with the action open or the weapon stripped, or if the firearm is of a type on which the action will not stay open or which cannot be easily stripped, in plain sight.

Ohio law states that you may not transport a loaded, concealed handgun in a vehicle unless you possess either an Ohio-issued CCW permit or one that is issued by a reciprocity state.
Should you wish to obtain further information on Ohio's Concealed Carry Laws you can visit our website at www.ag.state.oh.us .

[rwb1500]

Transport laws vary from state to state. Below is from an email I received from the Ohio AG's office.

Beautiful, thank you very much.

[donm]

Ohio has another strange law that you need to be aware of. If you have a loaded magazine or speedloader anywhere in the vehicle, the gun is considered "loaded."

Even with a permit there are some strange restrictions on how you can carry, in and out of a vehicle. And many restrictions on where.

www.handgunlaw.us is a great state-by-state resource.

[Deanimator]

Ohio has another strange law that you need to be aware of. If you have a loaded magazine or speedloader anywhere in the vehicle, the gun is considered "loaded."

Even with a permit there are some strange restrictions on how you can carry, in and out of a vehicle. And many restrictions on where.

www.handgunlaw.us is a great state-by-state resource.

And no loaded rifle magazines in the car, even WITH a CHL.

We're working on all that crap.

[DonM55]

By spending a long time in ohio do you mean driving time? I don't believe you can stop in Ohio other than for gas or an emergency.

[rwb1500]

I apologize for not being clear. I will only be passing through, stopping only for gas and/or bathroom breaks.

[DonM55]

I apologize for not being clear. I will only be passing through, stopping only for gas and/or bathroom breaks.

Don't forget if you get stopped you have to tell the LEO you have a weapon in the car.

[rwb1500]

Ohio has another strange law that you need to be aware of. If you have a loaded magazine or speedloader anywhere in the vehicle, the gun is considered "loaded."

Even with a permit there are some strange restrictions on how you can carry, in and out of a vehicle. And many restrictions on where.

www.handgunlaw.us is a great state-by-state resource.

That is definately strange. I guess I'll carry an empty mag in the gun and loose ammo while in Ohio. Also having the gun in the trunk safe and the loose ammo up front seems to be the way to go.