I-95 corridor carry issues?

[Falconeer]

Greetings,
My mother died recently and will be buried at Arlington. I'm going to be driving up attend the funeral October 9th, ceremony on October 10th, starting the drive back on the 10th and returning October 11th. I live in Florida and have my CCW. I'll have two motel/hotel sleep nights (one on the way up, one on the way back). Assuming we follow I-95 once we're out of FL, what do I need to know about carrying?

 

[AirForceShooter]

beware of South Carolina.
They won't recognize your Fla ccw.

Unload it and put it in the trunk.

Otherwise check here http://www.handgunlaw.us/

I'm sorry to hear about your Mom

AFS

 

[ApexinM3]

SC may be a weak point

If memory serves correctly, your (FL) CCW does not have reciprocity in SC. However, I would recommend checking http://www.packing.org to determine if this is true or not. Something rings my head about the non-resident permit being this way but I am not certain.

On a side note, sorry to hear of your mothers passing.

 

[RNB65]

Good luck reaching www.packing.org. That website is down more than it's up these days. Handgunlaw.us isn't a well useful, but at least it works.

 

[Falconeer]

Thanks for the info. So other than SC I should be in good shape. As for SC, do I need to put the cased firearm in the trunk, or would behind the seat do? I did some googling but I can't seem to find the statute (legalese makes my head/teeth/eyes hurt).

Also, thanks for your sympathies regarding my mom.

 

[hexidismal]

Falconeer, you really should put it in the trunk, and DON'T leave the magazines anywhere in the same vicinity of the firearm. See, If you were to get stopped in SC they will most conscerned about if there is any way you would be able to load and use the gun. If you had the gun in your backseat and the mags in your glovebox for example, that's still not good because you could possibly have access to everything. You should take every possible precaution, because it is illegal no matter what you do. Though an officer is likely to let it go if you've clearly made every possible effort, he/she does not have to make it that easy. What you need to do is to put the gun, cased, in the trunk ( and if it's an auto , leaving the slide locked open wouldn't be a bad idea either ) And keep any mags or ammo seperately cased, in your back seat. I'm sure you'll be fine, but best to stay safe. My condolences to you and family about your mother.

Nice really how much reciprocity you have there in florida with your carry permits. New york is ridiculous , it's one of the hardest to get , and yet almost no other states recognise it.. *sigh*

 

[Cacique500]

As stated, SC will be the only problem. When driving through SC you can keep a loaded firearm in a console or glove box.

 

[Falconeer]

Thanks again for your sympathies and assistance, folks. I found some info on NRA-ILA that is applicable:

SOUTH CAROLINA--South Carolina allows a loaded handgun to be secured in a closed glove compartment, closed console or closed trunk.

Note--most other states consider a loaded gun in a glove box or console to be concealed and therefore possibly illegal.

As my CCW is recognized everywhere else I'm traveling I'm thinking as long as I keep the gun in my glove box while in SC I should be fine (from a legal standpoint; I probably should print out the statutes to have with in case I encounter an ill-informed LEO).

Any other thoughts?

 

[tegemu]

I think I would take one of my Trigger Locks and install it while in S.C.

 

[clarkpat]

CCW Laws

A great site to check on CCW Laws is http://www.packing.org but as mentioned earlier it has its problems with being able to visit it.

 

[MDMadrid]

Just got off of the phone with SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) and they said that you could have the gun in you glove compartment or console or trunk; locked or unlocked; loaded or unloaded. Hope that helps.

Sorry to here about your mother. Drive safe.

 

[MrAcheson]

Oh and don't cross the Potomac from Arlington into DC or Maryland. Neither will likely recognize your CCL. DC is gun banner central while Maryland has draconian firearms transport laws (a loaded magazine, speedloader, or stripper clip is considered a firearm under the law).

 

[Rumble]

To emphasize what MrAcheson said, do not enter DC or Maryland.

In DC, AFAIK, you are flat-out not permitted to have that handgun, no sir. Bad juju. Maryland is probably a haven compared to DC, and they hate guns. But neither locale recognizes any concealed carry permits except their own, which are close to impossible to get.

Otherwise, you just have to be wary in South Carolina. Also, Georgia has a lengthy list of restricted areas, but if you're not stopping anywhere except the hotel, you are probably okay.

 

[Falconeer]

Just got off of the phone with SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division) and they said that you could have the gun in you glove compartment or console or trunk; locked or unlocked; loaded or unloaded. Hope that helps.

Thanks for inquiring about that. I very much appreciate it.


Thanks again for the info. We won't be entering DC or Maryland; there won't be any time, which is a shame as I grew up in Severn, my grandfather lived in DC (retired Colonel, Army Corp of Engineers) and I have many fond memories of the Smithsonian.

 

[marlin.357]

MrAcheson, not disputing you, but I can't find anything in the Maryland laws which state a loaded magazine, speedloader, or stripper clip is considered a firearm.

Can you cite a reference.

 

[MrAcheson]

Can you cite a reference.

Here is the best I could do on short notice. And I quote:

Can I legally transport my regulated firearm to the range?
Answer: Yes, provided the regulated firearm is locked, in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with no ammunition accessible, to include loaded magazines.

 

[W.E.G.]

Originally posted by MrAcheson
Oh and don't cross the Potomac from Arlington into DC or Maryland.

Probably not a major concern, but I do want to point out that you can unknowingly enter Washington DC without crossing any bridges. A short section of the George Washington Parkway near the Arlington Memorial Bridge passes over Columbia Island, which is within the city limits of Washington, D.C

 

[Falconeer]

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind.

 

[longwatch]

Speaking of the GW Parkway, you can't carry there either, as its a National Park. Its one of the motivations in VCDL's and others effort to get the National Park carry ban repealed.

 

[countertop]

Probably not a major concern, but I do want to point out that you can unknowingly enter Washington DC without crossing any bridges. A short section of the George Washington Parkway near the Arlington Memorial Bridge passes over Columbia Island, which is within the city limits of Washington, D.C

Where is that? DC likes to say that Reagan Airport is within it, but thats hogwash frankly.

Of course, its all irrelevant as you can't have a gun on the GW Parkway.

Also note, you can't bring it into Arlington National Cemetary either (which sits on a military base - you will be searched) though you didn't indicate if the funeral was in the National Cemetary or simply in Arlington itself.

I drive through South Carolina every few months and have never had a problem there. Just pull your gun out and stick it in the glove compartment.

 

[Falconeer]

She's being buried at Arlington National Cemetary. I hadn't planned on carrying inside, but it brings up a good point of what to do with the gun itself while on the military reservation. We're taking two cars; perhaps we can leave one car parked outside and everyone else be in the other? PITA, but an answer.

Ideas?