How to transport an AR?

[The Unknown 1087]

So my first AR will be completed tomorrow and next week I'll take it to the range.

How do I transport it? Rifle and ammo separate?

If i have it with me must I go directly to the destination without stopping?

[Gunowner99]

Never transport a loaded long gun.

Ammo separate for sure. Stop? You have it locked up?

[Splittiebus66]

So my first AR will be completed tomorrow and next week I'll take it to the range.

How do I transport it? Rifle and ammo separate?

If i have it with me must I go directly to the destination without stopping?

Yes. Loaded in magazines in a separate container is OK. Rifle unloaded.


No, you can transport an unloaded long gun to and fro within reason.

AR Pistols and SBRs require an LTCF to transport without stopping as they fall under the "firearm" (restricted) provisions. Caveat is you can carry them completely loaded if you'd like with LTCF.


These definitions of the weapons requiring extra transport considerations are still current IIRC

“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.

[jthrelf]

Go unloaded. PA defines unloaded as no loaded chamber, no loaded mag inserted or in same container.

That's pretty much all you have to worry about for transporting long guns.

[Splittiebus66]

Also within reason means don't take your AR riding next to you, doing burnouts at 8th and Tioga in North Philly etc.

[The Unknown 1087]

Thanks guys. I didn't know if like I was going to or from the range if I stopped for gas or food if it would break the law.

I've wanted an AR for years and it's finally happening!

[streaker69]

The best method is to do what the professional do when transporting. Just toss it on your trunk.

[gghbi]

The best method is to do what the professional do when transporting. Just toss it on your trunk.

Is that a Hi Point??

[The Unknown 1087]

Haha nice!

They do that with tazers too. Only they drive off and it falls off.

[Rosco the Iroc]

by horse back-