Living in PA working in MD

[X-Rap]

Checked online sources for both states and PA looks fine as far as Carry and the guns but MD seems a definite no go on all counts.
Am I missing anything? Guns in question would be Glock 19 & 26 and an AR carbine all with full size mags.
Small safe in a travel trailer no guns or mags to MD, any capacity, quantity, or other issues I should be aware of in PA?
Thanks

 

[Steve in PA]

PA has no limitations on magazine capacity or the number of magazines.

 

[Red Wind]

Maryland is impossible for guns for " civilians" in all respects. Even resident transport in a vehicle . Lived there 2 years and it was the worst of my 49 states, gunwise. (Missing Hawaii,it would be worse)

Even New Jersey seems to better if that is possible!

 

[Midwest]

Maryland is impossible for guns for " civilians" in all respects. Even resident transport in a vehicle . Lived there 2 years and it was the worst of my 49 states, gunwise. (Missing Hawaii,it would be worse)

Even New Jersey seems to better if that is possible!

There are only three states that have no chance of anyone getting a carry permit if you are just a resident. Maryland, New Jersey and Hawaii.

Even in anti-gun New York State and California you can get a carry permit if you live in the right county.
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[Sam1911]

Wait, you're moving to PA and asking how to get through MD safely? Or moving to PA and asking whether you can take guns into MD? Just a little unclear.

You absolutely can live in PA and work in MD. (I do.)
Except for the working in MD part it is fantastic!

I don't bring guns into MD very often. Almost never, and decreasing in frequency these days. The laws there are pretty bad now. And that's just for possession. Carry is just a total no.

 

[roscoe]

By federal law, if at the destination it is legal for you to have the firearm, it is legal to transport it. However, in MD that means unloaded and in the trunk. Except for rifles, which are much more unrestricted, and can actually be on your person (at least as of 2013). I often thought that a folded Sub2000 was the ideal MD firearm.

 

[Frank Ettin]

By federal law, if at the destination it is legal for you to have the firearm, it is legal to transport it. However, in MD that means unloaded and in the trunk. Except for rifles, which are much more unrestricted, and can actually be on your person (at least as of 2013).....

Nope. Any gun must be unloaded and locked in the trunk or in a locked container if the vehicle has no separate trunk. And this only applies to "passing through." Here's the law, 18 USC 926A (enacted in 1986):

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.

 

[Midwest]

Lets not forget how aggressive Maryland cops are. Remember the story of John Filippidis of Florida from a year or so ago. He was interrogated on the side of the side because he did NOT have a gun on him. Imagine if he did?

Gun owners fear Maryland cops target them for traffic stops

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news...-maryland-cops-target-them-for-traf/?page=all

"A year ago this New Year’s Eve, John Filippidis of Florida was driving south with his family on Interstate 95 when the Maryland Transportation Authority Police pulled over his black Ford Expedition and proceeded to raid it while his twins, wife and daughter looked on — separated in the back seats of different police cruisers.

The officers were searching for Mr. Filippidis‘ Florida-licensed, palm-size Kel-Tec .38 semi-automatic handgun, which he left at home locked in his safe."


I'm not even sure if New Jersey cops are that aggressive, well...maybe they are. Just be very careful going to or through Maryland.
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[X-Rap]

Wait, you're moving to PA and asking how to get through MD safely? Or moving to PA and asking whether you can take guns into MD? Just a little unclear.

Sam, it's a temporary assignment as is all my work. I've researched enough to see that I probably won't set foot in MD with any firearm as well as some of the neighboring states so my route will avoid those places.
Fortunately the project is close to the border so I will be living in PA.
Probably be bringing a motor cycle so I'll be planing any interstate trips through enemy territory to fall withing the FOPA statutes. Hope to have some time to ride up to Maine and hit the other NE states I haven't ridden.
Sounds as though MD is as dirty as they come with abusing technology and data gathering to harass gun owners while they have more than enough hard core criminals to keep them busy.

 

[Sam1911]

Well cool! LOTS of great shooting up here and wherever you are you're likely to be close by some of my stomping grounds. Hit me up for any advice and range recommendations you might want.

Welcome to the Commonwealth!

 

[X-Rap]

Thanks, I'll do that. Given the short time frame and the fact I'm a history buff as well as a gun nut I'll probably be spending much of my off time taking in all the fascinating historical sites of the NE rather than shooting.

 

[Sam1911]

Heh, cool. That's also an area of particular interest of mine. Lots to see and do up this way if you're into history.

 

[Red Wind]

X-Rap, I love Gettysburg ,Valley Forge, Saratoga,Lexington,Concord and Trenton. Take me with you! I'll watch over the firearms and gun laws!

 

[roscoe]

Nope. Any gun must be unloaded and locked in the trunk or in a locked container if the vehicle has no separate trunk. And this only applies to "passing through." Here's the law, 18 USC 926A (enacted in 1986):

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I am not sure what the 'nope' is for. You mean, if a vehicle has no trunk it has to be locked in something else? That does not contradict my post, merely makes it more specific.

 

[Frank Ettin]

I am not sure what the 'nope' is for. You mean, if a vehicle has no trunk it has to be locked in something else? That does not contradict my post, merely makes it more specific.

Your post was wrong. I corrected you. Not being specific enough was one of the ways your post was wrong. In law clarity and specificity matter.

Your post was also wrong with regard to what you wrote about rifles, at least insofar as you were referring to their status under federal transport law. You might have been referring to Maryland law, but your communications skills are so poor that it's impossible to be sure.

In any case, sloppy information on legal matters could get someone into trouble.

 

[roscoe]

Your post was wrong. I corrected you. Not being specific enough was one of the ways your post was wrong. In law clarity and specificity matter.

Your post was also wrong with regard to what you wrote about rifles, at least insofar as you were referring to their status under federal transport law. You might have been referring to Maryland law, but your communications skills are so poor that it's impossible to be sure.

In any case, sloppy information on legal matters could get someone into trouble.

You should learn to read more carefully. Or perhaps slowly. The second sentence specifically indicated it was specific to MD. Only the first referred to federal law, and the information is correct.

 

[Frank Ettin]

...The second sentence specifically indicated it was specific to MD. Only the first referred to federal law, and the information is correct.

Actually, as I said, your statements were pretty sloppy.

1. Your first sentence clearly referred to federal law:

   By federal law, if at the destination it is legal for you to have the firearm, it is legal to transport it....

   
   
2. Your second sentence referred to Maryland law:

   ...However, in MD that means unloaded and in the trunk....

   
   
3. Your third sentence didn't refer specifically to any particular law:

   ...Except for rifles, which are much more unrestricted, and can actually be on your person (at least as of 2013)....

One way to make your meaning more clear would be to use paragraphs to separate subjects. Another way would be to simply be more explicit.

In any case, that sort of sloppy construction really is inappropriate when discussing legal matters where precision is important.

 

[roscoe]

Wow - you completely hijacked the thread without adding any useful information. Anyway, to your point, in the future, when we communicate, I will use short declarative sentences and simple paragraphs.

 

[dragon813gt]

To the OP. Just be aware that your vehicle is considered concealment in PA. So if you want to carry a loaded firearm in your vehicle you need a CCW license. This is the only real hiccup in PA law. It would make open carry extremely easy if it wasn't for the vehicle thing.

I travel all of the NE, actually the country, for work. It really does feel like you're behind enemy lines when you hit MD, NJ, CT, RI, NY and MA. There is a sense of relief every time I come back into PA. I don't think I could live anywhere else