All of the above is good and useful information. Just one note. I have it found helpful when taveling to and through "unfriendly ", states to call ahead to that states highway patrol office and inform them of my travel plans to or through their state. Ask for the highest ranked OFFICER on duty, you don't want to speak to a dispatcher, and inform him that you possess a firearm and have a permit stating your right to carry. I then ask him / her how it is they would like my weapon transported through their state. Be sure to get his / her name, rank, badge # and direct phone number, this way if you get stopped by some 18 yr. old trooper and he / she decides that you're in violation of state law, you have his boss's info handy and you've CYA. I've never had any issues when using this method and have always been met with professionalism and courtesy.