Handgun carry across state lines...?

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Normally, me and my wife try to go somewhere out of the country, at least once a year. However, this year we do not have the funds to do so given the current state of the economy and so forth. So, we have decided to travel to some neighboring states within the U.S. in the next few months since my wife has not traveled much within the continental U.S. Anyways I wanted her to carry her pistol while we were gone as it was my understanding that her permit was good for most of the neighboring states i.e. Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. However, she says that she cannot carry across the state lines because it is illegal. Everything I can dig up says that she can carry to neighboring states, but she continues to say no. Can someone shed some light on this? Is there something that I do not know here?
 
You can carry concealed as you normally do across state lines as long as the state you are going to has reciprocity. Ask your wife this, if carry across state lines is illegal, then what is the purpose of reciprocity?

If you are traveling to/through a state that does not have reciprocity, you can still carry/transport the handgun either in accordance with the state laws for the state you are physically located in, OR in accordance with Federal law below. The Federal law is merely an option, IF you choose to transport that firearm that way. For instance, in Washington, without a recognized carry permit, you can carry your loaded handgun in a holster so long as it remains visible (open carry), until you enter a vehicle, then the gun has to be unloaded.

Since the states you are traveling through/to have reciporicity you can continue to carry concealed, however, be aware that each state's laws you are currently located in will apply, so there may be different off limits areas.

Here is the Federal law which can be used an OPTION for transporting a firearm:

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/usc_sec_18_00000926---A000-.html

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, read up on each state's special laws. Very important.

I know how SO's can be (they don't always listen to you). If she still doesn't believe Handgunlaw.us, have her call the Alabama State Police office.
 
You can carry concealed as you normally do across state lines as long as the state you are going to has reciprocity.
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You can tell her it's the same reason you are still married in all those states as well (don't forget to DUCK!)
 
BalitmoreBoy said:
http://www.handgunlaw.us/documents/USReciprocity.pdf
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That's a nice chart, thanks. Be careful reading. It is a bit confusing the way it's laid out. Note that there are two charts there.

I counted 18 jurisdictions that don't honor permits from others. Nevertheless, California always takes the brunt of the bashing on that issue.
 
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jake, there are two parts to the document. The first page is "States That Honor This States Permit/License"; it shows that Montana and Texas honor CA, not the other way around.

If you look at the second page under CA, you'll see that it says, "Does not honor any other state permits."
 
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