Interesting legel question re: taking gun camping/vacation.

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I've read threads about which is the best camping gun to have along, for plinking, defense from 2 or 4 footed critters,etc. Living in a non-carry state, I thought this would be a risk at best, but here's a theory...

Even draconian jurisdictions (except maybe Chicago & DC) allow one to do whatever he wishes in his home or business, i.e. go armed, have one within reach, etc. If I am camping, in a camper or a tent, in a non-CCW state, would a lawyer be able to take the angle that my tent is considered my "temporary residence" ? How about a motel room ?

I'm not saying it would be worth the legal risk, but it might make for a good theoretical discussion here.
 
No Idea on that one....

I for one Carry while I am "In the Woods", I am on private property so??

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[This message has been edited by Dead (edited July 27, 2000).]
 
Don't know about other states, but in CA it's legal to have a weapon at your campsite. Or was, last time I was there.

You going cross-country? For what it's worth, the worst scares I've ever had have been on the road, so I'd say it is worth the legal risk, myself.

Happy Trails.
 
I'm not planning anything - i wish i could talk my wife into camping, but haven't been sucessful yet. I was just thinking, with folks talking about camp guns, would a loaded gun in your campsite, or on your person, be considered 'carry' or home use ?
 
Some states say no handguns but long guns are OK. Some say a weapon must be unloaded and locked up or out of the driver's reach while moving. Some states have odd little law, like in Texas where a trip that crosses two county lines makes you at "traveler" and allows you to have a gun loaded and handy in the car without a CHL. Some states say no guns at all. Most have different rules for residents and non-residents.

Weapons on the road are a big topic with RVers, because pewople with nice RVs usually have money, jewelry, cameras and such to steal. I'm an RVer, and I will repeat the advice I read in an RV magazine. Since laws differ from state to state, get the straight info from the Attorney General's office in any state you plan to visit. Get it in writing on official letter head and take it with you to show anyone who objects. be sure you are in compliance in every jurisdiction you hit, even if it means stopping at the state line to unload and lock the gun away. If you are not comfortable with a state's rules, pick another route or destination.

BTW, if you are a US citizen don't even THINK about taking a gun to Canada or Mexico without the equivalent of an Act of Congress. In Mexico, one round of ammo in your pocket will get you jail time.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice.
 
Just one note about Mexico, 1 BRASS CASING!! will land you in jail, so make sure your car is cleaned out from the last range trip.
 
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