Travelling to Florida

JG4660

JG4660

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Hi Folks...I'd like your thoughts on an upcoming trip i have planned, i will be driving from New York State to Florida on vacation with the family. I have a NYS resident CCW and Pennsylvania and Florida non-resident permits. I am legal in all states in between except for South Carolina which is where we usually stop for the night on the way down. Im wondering should i just leave my gun locked in my vehicle while at the hotel in SC like it will be while travelling in that state, or perhaps i should just decide to stay the night in North Carolina. I don't like the idea of leaving my gun locked in my vehicle over-night while im in the hotel. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks
JG
 
JG4660 said:
Hi Folks...I'd like your thoughts on an upcoming trip i have planned, i will be driving from New York State to Florida on vacation with the family. I have a NYS resident CCW and Pennsylvania and Florida non-resident permits. I am legal in all states in between except for South Carolina which is where we usually stop for the night on the way down. Im wondering should i just leave my gun locked in my vehicle while at the hotel in SC like it will be while travelling in that state, or perhaps i should just decide to stay the night in North Carolina. I don't like the idea of leaving my gun locked in my vehicle over-night while im in the hotel. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks
JG
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I think the issue with SC may be their CCW reciprocation with other states... You can't CC in SC. That being said, I thinkl it is probably perfectly legal for you to take the gun into the hotel with you. Of course it would have to be kept in your room while there. I would probably just get a hotel in NC, but that's just me.
 
Depending on where in NY you're leaving from...

NJ must be locked up, PA you can carry, DE allows open vehicle carry, MD must be locked up, VA and NC you can carry, SC it may be in glove box or closable console. You can carry from car to room.
 
Glockster20 said:
I think the issue with SC may be their CCW reciprocation with other states... You can't CC in SC. That being said, I thinkl it is probably perfectly legal for you to take the gun into the hotel with you. Of course it would have to be kept in your room while there. I would probably just get a hotel in NC, but that's just me.
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That would be my recommendation. Take it into the hotel room. You don't have to CC to get it there. You can unload and case it and stow it in your suitcase. Then you can limber it again once in the hotel room.:pleasantry:
 
A small Pelican case works nicely with pelican locks.
I made trip from Pa last year. Also bought a small line lock where I could lock the locked case in the trunk of my car. You can find a place to run the line through if there are no tie downs in the trunk. Try the hinges. It's a good slow down deterrent, not perfect but should do the trick. Just pay attention to where you are and when about to enter another state. Leave yourself time to find a place to pull over and take the gun back out or put it away.
Have a fun safe trip.
 
I would definitely take the gun into the hotel, no question..
Hotels are a high crime area. Many cars get broken into at a hotel.. They think if your at a roadside hotel, you're tired and sleeping.. You need the gun for personal protection while in the room, your car will not protect it's self with your gun..
 
ozarkgunner said:
Did SC change their laws? I'm from MO and have my CCW permit, and I can CC in SC.
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SC is kinda funny when it comes to CCW reciprocity. I reside in AL and have an AL pistol permit. My permit reciprocates to all of the southeastern US except for SC. It goes the other way too... an SC permit does not reciprocate to GA, AL or MS. I don't know what it is between those three states and SC..:wacko: Anyway, no worries in SC with a MO permit.
 
Glockster20 said:
SC is kinda funny when it comes to CCW reciprocity. I reside in AL and have an AL pistol permit. My permit reciprocates to all of the southeastern US except for SC. It goes the other way too... an SC permit does not reciprocate to GA, AL or MS. I don't know what it is between those three states and SC..:wacko: Anyway, no worries in SC with a MO permit.
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SC also Reciprocates with Florida, but not NON-resident permits..
 
Thanks for the advice...good info. I plan on locking it up as i enter SC so i guess i'll keep it stowed and put it in a locking case inside a suicase until i get in the room. I'll double check that this couldn't be considered as concealed carry and i'll reference the federal firearm transportation laws to make sure...having to have the family bail me out of jail would put a real damper on the vacation....LOL.

Thanks
JG
 
Earlier post was correct, keep your loaded gun in your glove box (not lock) or console (not locked) while in SC. Put your vehicle Reg/Insur. paperwork in a place other then were you have you piece. Only other place per SC Law is your trunk. If you decide to stay overnight in SC, remove from glove/console place in carry bag and go to your room. As also stated before, DO NOT leave in your car. Way too many break ins at the parking lots. Have a safe and blessed trip.
 
JG4660 said:
Thanks for the advice...good info. I plan on locking it up as i enter SC so i guess i'll keep it stowed and put it in a locking case inside a suicase until i get in the room. I'll double check that this couldn't be considered as concealed carry and i'll reference the federal firearm transportation laws to make sure...having to have the family bail me out of jail would put a real damper on the vacation....LOL.

Thanks
JG
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I believe mappow and others are spot on since you do not need a permit to possess a handgun in South Carolina. Also, this is from the gov. website.

SECTION 23-31-230. Carrying concealed weapons between automobile and accommodation.

Notwithstanding any provision of law, any person may carry a concealable weapon from an automobile or other motorized conveyance to a room or other accommodation he has rented and upon which an accommodations tax has been paid.
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Sounds like you will be OK!
 
Glockster20 said:
SC is kinda funny when it comes to CCW reciprocity. I reside in AL and have an AL pistol permit. My permit reciprocates to all of the southeastern US except for SC. It goes the other way too... an SC permit does not reciprocate to GA, AL or MS. I don't know what it is between those three states and SC..:wacko: Anyway, no worries in SC with a MO permit.
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That's why I have a NH Non-resident permit. It give me GA, AL and MS. I need it because my Daughter and her family lives in MS. Even though NH raised their NR permit to $100 I sent my renewal to them a couple days ago.
 
I am NOT a SC expert, so listen to the others, but MANY states require the Magazine to be empty/removed and the Bullets stored separately from the gun (not in the same case).. Do your research..
 
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