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occasional traveler

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What are requirements for transporting handgun thru SC in 4 door pickup. I have NC CHP. Weapon will be taken only from vehicle to motel room.
 
Now I'm hardly a legal expert. However, the way I understand the law, it's only illegal if you get caught.
 
The Federal Firearms Transport Act, I believe stipulates you must lock the gun, unloaded, in a rear compartment and ammo must be in another locked compartment, like glove box, console, when it is not readily available to the driver.. You might want to check that out. I went thru Maryland and Illinois that way with no problem. They're 2 of the worst states. Another good idea is to take any gun stickers or decals off your vehicle. Some states will stop you to spot check if they see them.
 
SR9 said:
The Federal Firearms Transport Act, I believe stipulates you must lock the gun, unloaded, in a rear compartment and ammo must be in another locked compartment, like glove box, console, when it is not readily available to the driver.. You might want to check that out. I went thru Maryland and Illinois that way with no problem. They're 2 of the worst states. Another good idea is to take any gun stickers or decals off your vehicle. Some states will stop you to spot check if they see them.
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You can have a loaded handgun in IL in your vehicle IF you have a CCL and can legally carry in other states.
Here is the IL law.

www.handgunlaw.us


You can’t carry a loaded firearm in a vehicle without a valid Permit/license.

430 ILCS 66/40(e)


Nothing in this Act shall prohibit a non-resident from transporting a concealed

firearm within his or her vehicle in Illinois, if the concealed firearm remains within his or her vehicle and the non-resident:


(1)is not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under federal law;

(2)is eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of his or her state or territory of residence, as

evidenced by the possession of a concealed carry license or permit issued by his or her state of
residence, if applicable; and

(3)is not in possession of a license under this Act. If the non-resident leaves his or her vehicle

unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13.)
 
SC recognizes your NC CHP. But it must be concealed on your person, or in your vehicle as OC is illegal in SC.
 
SR9 said:
The Federal Firearms Transport Act, I believe stipulates you must lock the gun, unloaded, in a rear compartment and ammo must be in another locked compartment, like glove box, console, when it is not readily available to the driver.. You might want to check that out. I went thru Maryland and Illinois that way with no problem. They're 2 of the worst states. Another good idea is to take any gun stickers or decals off your vehicle. Some states will stop you to spot check if they see them.
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Local LEO's aren't concerned with federal laws, and won't be enforcing Federal laws, hell they might not even know them, but focus on state laws. Before I had a permit, I legally kept my loaded gun in the unlocked console of my truck when going to SC, now with a NC permit I carry in SC, or keep it out of sight in my vehicle, because OC is illegal in SC.

How many states have laws counter to Federal gun laws such as The Federal Gun Free School Zones Act. Mine does, yet I picked up my grandson this afternoon from band camp, on the high school campus, while armed, and it was 100% legal.
 
occasional traveler said:
What are requirements for transporting handgun thru SC in 4 door pickup. I have NC CHP. Weapon will be taken only from vehicle to motel room.
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If I were transporting a gun through SC in a 4-door pickup, with no locking tool box in the bed, I would put the unloaded gun in a locked hard case and place it as far away from the driver's seat as possible. If the back seats flip forward, I would put the gun case behind the seat. Any magazines to be unloaded and stored with the gun. Ammunition to be stored in the factory box, even if the box is open, and put under the front passenger seat. If I felt particularly worried about SC then I would put the ammunition in it's own locked hard case.
 
Take a look at the USA Carry reciprocity map. SC Recognizes NC CHP. Just wear your fire arm.
 
SR9 said:
The Federal Firearms Transport Act, I believe stipulates you must lock the gun, unloaded, in a rear compartment and ammo must be in another locked compartment, like glove box, console, when it is not readily available to the driver.. You might want to check that out. I went thru Maryland and Illinois that way with no problem. They're 2 of the worst states. Another good idea is to take any gun stickers or decals off your vehicle. Some states will stop you to spot check if they see them.
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Federal Firearms Transport Act? There is no such thing. It is the Firearm Owners Protection Act: https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150101/guide-to-the-interstate-transportation
 
Blueshell said:
If I were transporting a gun through SC in a 4-door pickup, with no locking tool box in the bed, I would put the unloaded gun in a locked hard case and place it as far away from the driver's seat as possible. If the back seats flip forward, I would put the gun case behind the seat. Any magazines to be unloaded and stored with the gun. Ammunition to be stored in the factory box, even if the box is open, and put under the front passenger seat. If I felt particularly worried about SC then I would put the ammunition in it's own locked hard case.
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Why? SC allows anyone to have a loaded gun in a closed glove box or center console.
Note: this is people who do not have a permit recognized by SC.
South Carolina Code Section 16-23-20 says “It is unlawful for anyone to carry about the person any handgun, whether concealed or not, except as follows, unless otherwise specifically prohibited by law:”
Subsection (9) provides the vehicle exception and allows a person to carry a handgun in a vehicle if the handgun is:
(a) secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console, closed trunk, or in a closed container secured by an integral fastener and transported in the luggage compartment of the vehicle; however, this item is not violated if the glove compartment, console, or trunk is opened in the presence of a law enforcement officer for the sole purpose of retrieving a driver's license, registration, or proof of insurance;
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SC does recognize the OP's NC CHP.
If the person has been issued a concealed weapon permit pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title 23, then the person also may secure his weapon under a seat in a vehicle, or in any open or closed storage compartment within the vehicle's passenger compartment;

SC LEGIS 123 (2014), 2014 South Carolina Laws Act 123 (S.B. 308)
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Yes, your approach would keep you safe from legal problems, but it would also leave you defenseless.
 
XD40scinNC said:
Why? SC allows anyone to have a loaded gun in a closed glove box or center console.
Note: this is people who do not have a permit recognized by SC.

SC does recognize the OP's NC CHP.

Yes, your approach would keep you safe from legal problems, but it would also leave you defenseless.
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I don't know that the gun OP is transporting is his carry gun. People own more than one, you know. It's entirely possible to carry one while transporting others.
 
occasional traveler said:
What are requirements for transporting handgun thru SC in 4 door pickup. I have NC CHP. Weapon will be taken only from vehicle to motel room.
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Blueshell said:
I don't know that the gun OP is transporting is his carry gun. People own more than one, you know. It's entirely possible to carry one while transporting others.
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It is a handgun, other than that why would it matter? In NC we do not have to declare which handgun is our 'carry gun' as our CHP covers all (and multiple) handguns.
 
Blueshell said:
Am I the only person who owns more than one handgun?
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No, I can put as many guns as will fit in my glove box and center console, and legally travel in the state of SC, even if I leave my CHP at home.

When we go to the range we probably have 6 or 7 guns in the vehicle, in addition to the one on my person. Any gun I intend to shoot at the range is unloaded, range protocol, not a transport issue.
 
XD40scinNC said:
No, I can put as many guns as will fit in my glove box and center console, and legally travel in the state of SC, even if I leave my CHP at home.

When we go to the range we probably have 6 or 7 guns in the vehicle, in addition to the one on my person. Any gun I intend to shoot at the range is unloaded, range protocol, not a transport issue.
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And you're saying the way I would do transport a handgun is wrong/illegal because....?
 
XD40scinNC said:
Yes, your approach would keep you safe from legal problems, but it would also leave you defenseless.
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Blueshell said:
And you're saying the way I would do transport a handgun is wrong/illegal because....?
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No, in fact I posted earlier (#11) that your approach would keep you safe from legal problems, but it would also leave you defenseless as your gun would be unloaded and locked away un-necessarly. Your call.
 
mudshark100 said:
That is assuming you are a resident of North Carolina. South Carolina does not recognize non-resident permits.
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No assumption, the OP clearly stated he has a NC CHP, and that wanted to know about traveling to SC with his gun. To further clarify, NC does not issue non-resident permits.
 
XD40scinNC said:
No, in fact I posted earlier (#11) that your approach would keep you safe from legal problems, but it would also leave you defenseless as your gun would be unloaded and locked away un-necessarly. Your call.
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That all plays into why the gun is being transported in the first place.
 
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