carrying in vehicle?

**chemist308** · December 14th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Question. I heard it's not legal to carry loaded in your vehicle. My carry gun is a 5 shot 32 revolver--I'm sure not going to ask a robber to wait until I load...

Is this true? If so, how does one carry and get from point A to point B? If you're going to tell me you have to load there, then how does one not get a bunch of sheeple dialing 911 due to a man loading a gun before getting out of his car?

**IV_Warrior** · December 14th, 2008, 09:52 AM

If you have a LTCF, you can carry loaded (except long guns) in a vehicle.

**chemist308** · December 14th, 2008, 09:58 AM

Just to clarify, I do have a liscense to carry firearm. So, I'm good?

**gnbrotz** · December 14th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Yes, with a PA LTCF, or any other license from any state, you may have a loaded firearm (as defined by §6102) in a vehicle. A reciprocally recognized license is only required for concealed carry on or about your person.

**HiredGoon** · December 14th, 2008, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by gnbrotz

Yes, with a PA LTCF, or any other license from any state, you may have a loaded firearm (as defined by §6102) in a vehicle.

SIGH.... if only it were that simple in ALL states....huh?

**Steve in PA** · December 14th, 2008, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by chemist308

Question. I heard it's not legal to carry loaded in your vehicle. My carry gun is a 5 shot 32 revolver--I'm sure not going to ask a robber to wait until I load...

Is this true? If so, how does one carry and get from point A to point B? If you're going to tell me you have to load there, then how does one not get a bunch of sheeple dialing 911 due to a man loading a gun before getting out of his car?

Where did you hear it wasn't legal?

**chemist308** · December 14th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by Steve in PA

Where did you hear it wasn't legal?

here: Stickied Thread

Before you ask, NO loaded long guns can be carried or transported in a vehicle - whether you are licensed or not.

**gnbrotz** · December 14th, 2008, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by chemist308

here: Stickied Thread

The quote (correctly) states the law. Posts #2 & #4 in this thread reaffirmed that. You stated the gun you are concerned about is a "5 shot 32 revolver", so I don't understand why you're confused. I'm assuming the revolver has a barrel length of less than 15".

**chemist308** · December 14th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Confusing, but I finally got it. Thanks all.

Sounds more like a law against hunting from your car

**knight0334** · December 14th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Just remember too, unless you are going to/from the exempted locations or events in 6106(b) you need a license to have the handgun in your vehicle whether it is loaded or not.