Traveling thru KS, MN & Co with a handgun

[Donald McCaig]

Gents,

I have a Va CWP and will be driving through Kansas and Colorado and home through Minnesota. There's no reciprocity. Where/how must I keep the gun in the car? Can I overnight with it in my motel?

Donald McCaig

 

[md2lgyk]

Go to www.handgunlaw.us where you can look up the applicable requirements for each state.

 

[chris in va]

I'm no lawyer, so that out of the way...

Generally speaking in this situation the gun needs to be fully unloaded, kept separate from the unloaded magazines and locked in a case at the furthest point from the driver...trunk or hatch. Some states require a LEO to be notified of firearms in the car if pulled over, so check with state law first.

As for staying overnight, I don't know. It's somewhat of a grey area. None of those states listed are gun-unfriendly, unlike various eastern states.

 

[BackCountry]

In Colorado you can have your hand gun loaded and anywhere concealed within the vehicle as long as it is not on your person unless you have a valid CCW. You do not need to inform LEO if stopped that you have it.

Other states I am not sure on their regs.