[Texian]

I am looking at traveling through the Midwest this fall and was wondering about the different laws I may come across. All the States I am traveling to or through have reciprocity agreements with Texas, however I am concerned about other issues.

For example I have read that it is illegal to carry Hollow Points in New Jersey. Are there any such issues in else where? I will be in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, and Oklahoma.

To clarify I am looking specifically for state laws on Concealed Carry that may be unique to the fore mentioned states. Your help is greatly appreciated....

Also, if another vehicle traveling with us does not have a CCL can they have a handgun in the vehicle (I understand that they can not carry on their person)?

[5knives]

For Colorado law there are some differences.

For example, anyone who can legally own a firearm can carry a loaded handgun in their vehicle, long guns may have loaded magazines but must have empty chambers and open carry is legal state-wide (EXCEPT in Denver) though common sense should prevail. There are other differences from TX law also.

You can get the CO laws and details at :http://www.rmgo.org/

Good Luck and enjoy your trip!

Regards,
:)

[seanie!]

Just remember to stay the hell out of Illinois. It's about as gun friendly as the Brady Bunch

[Johnny Dollar]

No hollow point problems.
Have a great trip!

These sites will be a great help:

www.handgunlaw.us
www.usacarry.com
www.opencarry.org

And use FOPA 1986 when needed:

http://law.justia.com/us/codes/title18/18usc926a.html


TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

PART I--CRIMES

CHAPTER 44--FIREARMS

Sec. 926A. Interstate transportation of firearms

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.

(Added Pub. L. 99-360, Sec. 1(a), July 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 766.)



Also, if another vehicle traveling with us does not have a CCL can they have a handgun in the vehicle (I understand that they can not carry on their person)?

Many factors are dependent on that.PM me with exact states.I'll explain.

[Clarence]

Iowa isn't very friendly towards CCW.

[Johnny Dollar]

Iowa isn't very friendly towards CCW.

Sure beats its neighbor,Illinois!:D

[rmuzz]

Texans consider New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma the midwest? That made me chuckle. Anyway enjoy your trip, and drive safe!

-A Minnesotan

PS- Be careful with the gun in the non-CCL vehicle. I dont have my permit, but when Im driving anywhere with my guns they are unloaded, empty mags, lock box back of truck or in the trunk. Kind of defeats the purpose of bringing it with for protection, I did a little looking into it around my area as far as maybe keeping it in my tackle box, or something like that. I was a little surprise at how wide 'concealed weapon' is defined.

[Tim the student]

Iowa isn't very friendly towards CCW

Well, we are, and we aren't. Surely not as unfriendly as Illinois.

It comes down to the local sheriff. In my county, if you want a permit, no problem its yours. In others, you are all but guaranteed not to get one.

BTW, Iowa wasn't mentioned in the OP's post. He is looking for info in what I myself might call the southwest. Surely not the midwest though. Sorry for hijacking it this much.

[Texian]

Thank you for your help....I guess since every thing is pretty much north from here we look at things a little different....No offense intended....

These reference sites are great...

[doublebarrel12]

To rmuzz, Texans consider anything north of the red river a yankee state!

[texas bulldog]

damn straight!

[ezypikns]

Sure do have some purty gals there though. I married one. She's now a born again Texan. Loves chicken fried steak and Tex-Mex too.

[MT GUNNY]

http://www.handgunlaw.us/ Click on the state, it will then Display Pertinent Info

[belus]

In AZ you want to have it on your person if there are other people in the car with you. While open carry is legal in the state, vehicles are a fuzzy area. It must be visible to the casual observer looking into your car.

If you put the gun in your center console and have a passenger in the front seat, they may be liable for having a concealed weapon within their sphere of control. If it's on you, no big deal.

Also no carrying in locations that serve liquor. (Selling it is fine, but a license for consumption on the premises is different)

I think that's the extent of our strangeness.