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Would I get a ticket or a fine if I was stopped by the OHP while driving to my local gun range (about 18 miles) with my AR15 and say 5 clips of ammo tucked in the gun bag” the bag has slots for 5 clips in the outside)
 
You'd be okay if it was in the trunk or you have a carry license.

http://handgunlaw.us/ has a section on transport for each state. The summary there states a loaded firearm is not allowed in a vehicle in OK. There isn't enough detail in that one section to define "loaded" so you would need more research but it gives a starting point with sections of code to research.
 
50 states 50 different answers, some even consider a loaded mag to be the same as a loaded gun.
Here In CO the mag can be in the gun but chamber must be clear unless it's a handgun, then chambered is OK unless your on a snow machine.
 
Oklahoma law should be easily found via Google.

If the rifle is in the trunk of the car, likely no problem at all. FWIW, I've never had any car search when stopped for an enthusiastic gas pedal...
 
ROW said:
Would I get a ticket or a fine if I was stopped by the OHP while driving to my local gun range (about 18 miles) with my AR15 and say 5 clips of ammo tucked in the gun bag” the bag has slots for 5 clips in the outside)
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Terminology is important. I know you meant magazines but you typed "clip". Stripper clips are handled differently than magazines in Ohio and maybe in Oklahoma as well. Until recently, loaded rifle mags in a vehicle were a no-no in Ohio. Stripper clips or en bloc clips were okay though.

I have a bunch of 5.56 on stripper clips since it makes loading magazines faster.
 
In Oregon you can have a loaded rifle in the car. No problem as long as you arent hunting. Weird.
 
ROW said:
Would I get a ticket or a fine if I was stopped by the OHP while driving to my local gun range (about 18 miles) with my AR15 and say 5 clips of ammo tucked in the gun bag” the bag has slots for 5 clips in the outside)
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Just in case you wanted to know about Oklahoma ;)


https://www.atf.gov/file/58281/download

1289.13.
Transporting a loaded firearm Except as otherwise provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act or another provision of law, it shall be unlawful to transport a loaded pistol, rifle or shotgun in a landborne motor vehicle over a public highway or roadway. However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in Section 1289.15 of this title.
Any person who is the operator of a vehicle or is a passenger in any vehicle wherein another person who is licensed pursuant to the Oklaho-ma Self-Defense Act to carry a concealed hand-gun and is carrying a concealed handgun or has concealed a handgun or rifle or shotgun in such vehicle shall not be deemed in violation of the provisions of this section provided the licensee is in or near the vehicle.
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I would interpret that as its OK as long as the mags are not inserted in the rifle. If you lock in in the truck, you can insert a loaded mag but not chamber it. I'm not a lawyer so keep that in mind.


Its also here:

http://oklegal.onenet.net/oklegal-cgi/get_statute?99/Title.21/21-1289.13.html


The OK laws associated with transporting firearms are 1289.xxx

The list with descriptions, along with other various motor vehicle statutes : https://www.dps.state.ok.us/recm/vcb.pdf
 
In Poteau, I'd almost be more concerned about being accused of road hunting in that situation, but that's a lot of more rural areas. LOL!

I haven't read any specific statute concerning your question though, and I'm interested too.
 
Found this....

"However, a rifle or shotgun may be transported clip or magazine loaded and not chamber loaded when transported in an exterior locked compartment of the vehicle or trunk of the vehicle or in the interior compartment of the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1289.7 of this title when the person is in possession of a valid handgun license pursuant to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act."

http://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2014/title-21/section-21-1289.13
 
In SD(South Dakota, not San Diego), you'd be good with the rifle loaded, uncased, round chambered in most areas....love my state
 
A loaded mag right next to the firearm is not considered loaded. A loaded mag in the firearm, but no round chambered is loaded though.
"...50 States, 50 different answers..." Worse than that when you throw in some municipalities.
 
I have a pickup king cab and it would be behind the seat in the gun case.

sorry it took so long to reply I work many days on end at times.
 
pjeski said:
Maybe, but there's no law in MI against transporting as the op described.
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Michigan law specifies "unloaded in both barrel and magazine". It does not specify if the magazine would be attached or not. Having an empty magazine attached to the rifle may be of some legal benefit, but the law does not really go into the situation where one has multiple mags for one rifle in the car.

In my area, I expect most cops would be fine as long as you are complying with the spirit of the law, but I've never been pulled over while transporting a rifle to the range to say what questions a cop asks if they find there is a rifle in the car.
 
Caliper_RWVA said:
Michigan law specifies "unloaded in both barrel and magazine". It does not specify if the magazine would be attached or not. Having an empty magazine attached to the rifle may be of some legal benefit, but the law does not really go into the situation where one has multiple mags for one rifle in the car.

In my area, I expect most cops would be fine as long as you are complying with the spirit of the law, but I've never been pulled over while transporting a rifle to the range to say what questions a cop asks if they find there is a rifle in the car.
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"Unloaded in both barrel and magazine" comes from the firearms laws of MI PDFs, not from the actual law:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ma...g.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-227d

This is discussed often in the legal section of Michigan Gun Owners. There's a current thread now. Carrying as the OP described is perfectly legal in MI. Of course the OP is referring to OK, right?
 
Sunray said:
A loaded mag right next to the firearm is not considered loaded. A loaded mag in the firearm, but no round chambered is loaded though.
"...50 States, 50 different answers..." Worse than that when you throw in some municipalities.
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50 states, 50 possible answers.

The gun laws in NC are filled with the words "loaded" and "unloaded," yet, neither term is defined.
 
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