Cities to avoid? My first thought is: Yes; most of them. I can’t speak for other States, but GA has State preemption of gun laws. As long as you’re following GA State law, you’re good to go.And how about any specific cities to really avoid?
What he said ^^ but for some weird reason a few officers (very few but they are around) have a tendency to think that a handgun in a vehicle is a ticket to jail if no permit is present regardless of where or how or for what reason the handgun is being transported...Witnessed this little deal first hand state law was followed but the person still took a ride so be careful and don't give them a reason to pull you over. On the other hand there is no issues at all for a long gun.....go figure....I guess I don't think it is all that crazy but then I have been living with the law forever.
You must have a Permit/License to carry a loaded handgun in any vehicle.
A person may lawfully transport a firearm, including a handgun, from one state in which they are legal to possess to another state without a permit as required under Alabama law, provided the following conditions are met:
- The firearm is unloaded.
- Neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle.
- In case of a vehicle without a compartment separate from the driver's compartment, the firearm and ammunition shall be in a locked container other than the glove box or console.
What he said ^^ but for some weird reason a few officers (very few but they are around) have a tendency to think that a handgun in a vehicle is a ticket to jail if no permit is present regardless of where or how or for what reason the handgun is being transported...Witnessed this little deal first hand state law was followed but the person still took a ride so be careful and don't give them a reason to pull you over. On the other hand there is no issues at all for a long gun.....go figure....
Do you not have any carry licenses/permits?
What the heck was your coworker's wife doing in college park at night with her doors unlocked? The best answer there isn't a gun, it's having your doors locked and paying attention so you can drive away.
I personally live in N. Bama and my best advice is to not do anything to get pulled over to start with. The law in Bama is pretty gray and the individual officer can use his judgement even if it's wrong. Without a permit the handgun has to be unloaded and in a "SECURE WRAPPER" (that's the gray area and this can be anything from a thumb break holster to a locked metal case it just depends on the cop you deal with) and the only reason for transport allowed is from place of purchase to residence, to or from place of repair to residence or to or from residence to place of business if you're a business owner, to or from residence to range. Being in an suv as long as it's in the very back in a locked case with ammo in a seperate locked case in the back you should be fine because Bama follows federal law as far as interstate travel by a non resident. Like I said before long arms are a non issue but just follow federal law for that too just to be safe.This is what I am worried about. What state/city is this happening at?
The other issue is where I have read of officers asking for proof of purchase such as a bill of sale.
What is a carry permit? I know in Clark County Nevada, you need a blue card to own a handgun. However, a "carry permit" is that a CCW, I'm a bit confused. Don't sound Constitutional to me
loose noose said:What is a carry permit? I know in Clark County Nevada, you need a blue card to own a handgun. However, a "carry permit" is that a CCW, I'm a bit confused. Don't sound Constitutional to me?!
I'm glad that I had my Ps and Qs in check driving home from the CMP south store.
A couple of rifles and cases of ammo in the back. Would that have had me in hot water with the Alabama Police?