Little help travelling from TX to AL.

[allaroundhunter]

Hey guys, I will be traveling from TX to Alabama (and back) this weekend and was hoping to get some input from LA, Miss, and AL residents on CC laws.

I have looked through handgunlaw.us, and have concluded the following basics:

My TX CHL is honored in each state.

In LA, I AM required to notify an LEO upon contact and 'No Gun' signs DO have the force of law.

In MS, I AM NOT required to inform an LEO upon contact and 'No Gun' signs DO have the force of law.

In AL, I AM NOT required to inform an LEO upon contact and 'No Gun' signs DO NOT have the force of law.


I am wondering what other things yall can help me understand. I will be staying overnight in LA and AL, but just passing through MS (if that changes anything). Are there any laws regarding leaving a gun locked in a vehicle from any of these states?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Art Eatman]

In some 40 round trips on I-10 between Tallahassee, FL, and west Texas, I've never had occasion to go into a place with a "no guns" sign. I have to guess that if a handgun is locked in a glove-box or console, and the vehicle is locked, the law doesn't care. In three cases of speeding tickets, the LEOs never bothered about guns of whatever sort.

 

[MADDOG]

I just came back from that area. The only place that I saw "NO GUNS" signs was in Mississippi. Yes you can lock you firearm in your trunk. You really need to do more research to answer your questions before you travel. Good luck

 

[oneounceload]

Little help travelling from TX to AL.

As Al mentioned, take I-10..

Seriously, have a safe and great trip

 

[DeepSouth]

In AL, I AM NOT required to inform an LEO upon contact and 'No Gun' signs DO NOT have the force of law.

Unless you OC, so just keep it concealed.

 

[vamo]

I just came back from that area. The only place that I saw "NO GUNS" signs was in Mississippi. Yes you can lock you firearm in your trunk. You really need to do more research to answer your questions before you travel. Good luck

Not really sure what you're trying to say here. You will see no gun signs in every state in the union the only question is does ignoring them have real legal consequences? According to the OP in Mississippi they do not.

 

[allaroundhunter]

Thanks for the help, guys. Normally I would have more time to put into researching the gun laws, but being a college student and having 3 exams this week has eaten away at my time a good bit.

Luckily, I'm travelling through some fairly relaxed states and apparently don't have much at all to worry about.


Again, thank y'all. And I-10 has been highlighted on the map

 

[oneounceload]

Unless you are like my wife and I and avoid the Interstates with a passion, opting for more scenic (and typically with less cops) highways and byways

 

[TRX]

> contact with LEO

The definition of "contact" varies by jurisdiction and department or agency policy.

The Arkansas State Police, which administers the state's CHCL licensing, defines "contact" as "when the officer asks the licensee for identification."

https://static.ark.org/eeuploads/asp/CHCL_Rules_revised_November_2013.pdf [Rule 3.2(b)]

While most people seem to go for blurting out, "I have a gun!", I think the less-stressful approach would be to simply hand over the CHCL along with your driver's license and keep your mouth shut.

For that matter, the CHCL itself is a valid state-issued photo ID. I present mine each time I vote, since Arkansas has stringent voter ID requirements.

 

[moxie]

And do your best not to catch the trooper's eye in the first place. No speeding. Current plates/stickers. Lights all work. Etc.

 

[PowerG]

I guess I'm a little late, but FWIW...in Mississippi it is legal to carry a loaded handgun in your vehicle. It's best to avoid the "No Firearms" posted businesses, in real life you will be asked to leave if busted but there is a possibility of a trespassing charge. Most of the signs were put up when the open carry law passed, and are targeting those that choose to carry openly (rare in most areas), but CCW'ers are covered by the signs too. I prefer not to spend my money in such places. As long as you're breaking no other laws a legally owned and carried firearm won't cause any problems.

10 mph over the posted speed limit makes you subject to a careless driving charge.