I have seen a couple of threads on transporting handguns across state lines, but nothing that quite addresses what I want to know - at least nothing I could find. I will be taking a trip across several states in a little while. I have a CCW permit for my own state (PA) and that permit is recognized in the destination states where I will be spending most of my time. But in between...
According to packing.org, Maryland will lock you up if you are thinking about a gun while driving along - well, it might not be that bad yet, but it seems that they don't even really allow people to drive through the state with a gun in their possession since it is not listed as one of the exceptions on the site.
VA says I can't carry concealed, but it is not a problem to leave my piece out in plain sight. This is fine for driving along, but what if I stop to pee?
NC, GA, and FL all honor a PA CCW permit, but AL and SC don't. That could make for taking the scenic route.
So two questions come to mind. Is MD really that bad? I suppose I could just say that I am going shooting in GA, and make sure the thing is locked up. Of course, I am only in MD for about 20 miles, and I have no reason whatsoever to stay any longer. But VA is the biggie. Is that open carry for residents only or does it apply to anyone? I thoght about asking directly to someone knowledgeable in the gov'mint down there, but that supposes that I could actually find someone who would know, and find them in a reasonable amount of time.
Thoughts or experiences anyone?
According to packing.org, Maryland will lock you up if you are thinking about a gun while driving along - well, it might not be that bad yet, but it seems that they don't even really allow people to drive through the state with a gun in their possession since it is not listed as one of the exceptions on the site.
VA says I can't carry concealed, but it is not a problem to leave my piece out in plain sight. This is fine for driving along, but what if I stop to pee?
NC, GA, and FL all honor a PA CCW permit, but AL and SC don't. That could make for taking the scenic route.
So two questions come to mind. Is MD really that bad? I suppose I could just say that I am going shooting in GA, and make sure the thing is locked up. Of course, I am only in MD for about 20 miles, and I have no reason whatsoever to stay any longer. But VA is the biggie. Is that open carry for residents only or does it apply to anyone? I thoght about asking directly to someone knowledgeable in the gov'mint down there, but that supposes that I could actually find someone who would know, and find them in a reasonable amount of time.
Thoughts or experiences anyone?