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March 26th, 2021, 01:57 PM #1Super Member
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Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
I did some searches and most seem to be from 2013 - 2015. Has anything changed on the status of transporting a hand gun from PA to MD? Unfortunately my brother in law lives in MD and we're headed down Saturday to pick some stuff up and head home Sunday. From everything I've googled it pretty much seems to be a no go unless I was going specifically for hunting or a shooting event? Just posting to see if there's anything I was missing that might have changed?
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March 26th, 2021, 02:13 PM #2
Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
I don't believe that's legally possible. Definitely not legal to carry, almost definitely not legal to transport unloaded and locked.
Rifle/shotgun don't know, could be different.
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March 26th, 2021, 02:30 PM #3Super Member
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Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
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March 26th, 2021, 02:32 PM #4
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I know it stinks but I would just leave the gun at home. It just isn't worth the potential nightmare that could happen if you get caught with it in MD.
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March 26th, 2021, 02:58 PM #5PickingPA Guest
Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
And keep in mind, PA shares records with MD, so when you drive past a cop running plate reader, he will know if the registered owner of that truck from PA is also a LTCF holder. This greatly increases the odds of a fishing expedition simply because of the increased probability of catching a fish.
The only legal way is if you are PASSING THROUGH MD, with NO STOPS and separate/locked according to FOPA.
Leave it at home
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March 26th, 2021, 03:54 PM #6Super Member
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Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
Yeah that's the conclusion I've pretty much come to. I don't understand why we can't just lock them up in separate safes making them inaccessible while in transit. Once this Covid crap is over with I may just see if I can get an out of state LTCP for MD which I know will be a pita too.
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March 26th, 2021, 03:58 PM #7PickingPA Guest
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March 26th, 2021, 04:33 PM #8
Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
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March 26th, 2021, 05:00 PM #9PickingPA Guest
Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
Even that is the case, if they feel like tossing your vehicle on the side of the highway, they will.
Cops in anti-states generally believe that THEY are the only ones who have the right to possess a firearm, and the commie state pretty much makes that correct. And for that reason, they tend to be less than receptive to someone using a federal provision to thwart their restrictive nanny state laws.
Even if you are fully legal and FOPA compliant, they can make your day miserable and you may find yourself in a “tell it to the judge” situation. Do not expect a state or local cop to allow you to explain the FOPA and compliance of such, along the side of the road.
Same goes for NJ, although a FOPA pass through trip is not logical in Nj
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March 26th, 2021, 05:12 PM #10
Re: Weekend trip, firearm transportation into MD?
Yes, they do. And while the process is still not "shall issue", the word is (I live near the border) that it's a little easier to get approval than before, particularly if you are a business owner. I know of at least one PA attorney has his MD carry permit and is also credentialed to practice in MD, including in regards to licensing issuance issues.
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