bedbugbilly
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If this is a concern, why not contact your local sheriff's dept. in the state you live in and have them tell you exactly what the law is. Seems like that would be the most sensible thing to do for your concerns.
I winter in AZ and summer in MI - the gun laws of both states vary as to what you can and can't do - whether it be a cartridge firearm or a BP - and if I'm not mistaken, the "game laws" of some states come in to play as well.
Regardless of whether it is a cartridge handgun or a BP handgun - which is not technically considered a "firearm" - I can guarantee you that if stopped by an LEO - "if it looks like a gun, then it's a gun" and he will approach it that way. Let's face it . . you can't blame the LEO for approaching it in that manner until the situation is clarified.
AZ has some of the most liberal gun laws in the country. They did away with the CCW requirement and anyone, who is of age and not a convicted felon, can carry concealed (or open). However, the state does still issue CCW licenses and requires an 8 hour course. To illustrate the differences in the law . . . I have a AZ CCW license. I can enter a bar carrying a concealed weapon BUT, I cannot consume alcohol. If a person carries CCW, but does NOT have the state CCW license - they cannot enter the establishment carrying a concealed weapon.
The best thing to do is check with your local, county or state LE agencies and I'm sure that they will be more than happy to answer and clear up any questions you may have.
I would strongly advise against the advice to keep it covered in the car and not say anything. If you are stopped by LE and they ask if you have any weapons in the car and you answer no . . . and then they have probable cause to search your vehicle and find s=your weapon, even though it is BP and technically not a "firearm". . . I guarantee you that you will be in hot water and they are not going to be very pleased with you.
Just my 2 cents worth . . . .
I winter in AZ and summer in MI - the gun laws of both states vary as to what you can and can't do - whether it be a cartridge firearm or a BP - and if I'm not mistaken, the "game laws" of some states come in to play as well.
Regardless of whether it is a cartridge handgun or a BP handgun - which is not technically considered a "firearm" - I can guarantee you that if stopped by an LEO - "if it looks like a gun, then it's a gun" and he will approach it that way. Let's face it . . you can't blame the LEO for approaching it in that manner until the situation is clarified.
AZ has some of the most liberal gun laws in the country. They did away with the CCW requirement and anyone, who is of age and not a convicted felon, can carry concealed (or open). However, the state does still issue CCW licenses and requires an 8 hour course. To illustrate the differences in the law . . . I have a AZ CCW license. I can enter a bar carrying a concealed weapon BUT, I cannot consume alcohol. If a person carries CCW, but does NOT have the state CCW license - they cannot enter the establishment carrying a concealed weapon.
The best thing to do is check with your local, county or state LE agencies and I'm sure that they will be more than happy to answer and clear up any questions you may have.
I would strongly advise against the advice to keep it covered in the car and not say anything. If you are stopped by LE and they ask if you have any weapons in the car and you answer no . . . and then they have probable cause to search your vehicle and find s=your weapon, even though it is BP and technically not a "firearm". . . I guarantee you that you will be in hot water and they are not going to be very pleased with you.
Just my 2 cents worth . . . .