Notwithstanding any other provision of any law or any rule or regulation of a State or any political subdivision thereof, any person who is not otherwise prohibited by this chapter from transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle: Provided, That in the case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver’s compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.
Yes, I've looked at the laws for both states and unless I'm misinterpreting them, it sounds like unloaded transport is OK for a shotgun. My permanent residence is in MD but I have a mountain cabin in PA. I just would feel better with some form of protection. Although I legally own a pistol in MD for my home, I do not possess a concealed carry permit. Reading the above statement however, seems to imply that transporting the pistol in a locked device (unloaded) might be doable even without a CCP. Am I understanding that correctly? If so, what is considered the "trunk" in a SUV? I'd assume it could be the most rear compartment etc.
The shotgun however would be a good defensive option that seems much more doable. Thanks Bofh. Have a good evening.
If you get caught by the wrong cop in Maryland, he will try to make an example of you, whether he's right or wrong, jus to give you a hard time. I have a friend that was a MDSP officer and we have had more than one disagreement about carrying firearms. He still lives in MD and I live in another state and have had a CCW for quite a few years. He does not carry, even though as a former LEO he can and doesn't think anybody else should either. I make sure that when he comes for a visit, I am carrying, just to piss him off.
This is all crazy. I can't "legally" transport a hand gun in a locked safe minus ammunition? And politicians a quite a few "people" want more gun laws! Ahhhhh ameriKa. Thanks for the feedback.
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