Who knows what the law states if you are simply transporting a handgun from one location to another (say from the range to the house). Can it be loaded in your car? Does it have to be unloaded and bullets 6' away from the gun? Would really like some info on this seeing that I do transfer alot and have no ccw permit.
TN Firearms Law? No CCW permit
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Tennessee law allows transportation "Of an unloaded rifle, shotgun or handgun not concealed on or about the person and the ammunition for the weapon was not in the immediate vicinity of the person or weapon." That's in the Tennessee Code 39-17-1308 if you want to look it up. There are many different ways you could do this.
No loaded guns and no loaded magazines. Unloaded, in the trunk and you are okay.
lock the gun in the trunk or in a lockable case (not required by law, but you decide) and lock the ammo in the glove box and you would be good to go.
This info is thanks to www.tngunowners.com/forums
No loaded guns and no loaded magazines. Unloaded, in the trunk and you are okay.
lock the gun in the trunk or in a lockable case (not required by law, but you decide) and lock the ammo in the glove box and you would be good to go.
This info is thanks to www.tngunowners.com/forums
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Is there any situation that you can have a loaded pistol in your vehicle without a carry permit?vranasaurus
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From my understanding Kentucky allows a loaded gun in the glove compartment.
jakeswensonmt
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Montana allows a loaded firearm anywhere inside a vehicle.
Kreyzhorse
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Correct. Kentucky allows both residents and non-residents to keep a loaded gun in the glove compartment.
To answer the OP regarding Tennessee law: No, if you do not have a handgun carry permit (not 'concealed', by the way -- the law doesn't specify or care), you may not have the weapon and ammo in the came compartment, unless one or the other is under lock and key.
For example, if the unloaded handgun in on the seat, and the loaded magazine is in the glove compartment, you are violating the law, because you have access to both. One must be in the trunk -- or other seperate compartment -- or in a locked container.
Now, if you have a handgun carry permit -- and Tennessee recognizes legitimate permits from ALL states who issue one -- you may carry loaded in the vehicle, of course.
For example, if the unloaded handgun in on the seat, and the loaded magazine is in the glove compartment, you are violating the law, because you have access to both. One must be in the trunk -- or other seperate compartment -- or in a locked container.
Now, if you have a handgun carry permit -- and Tennessee recognizes legitimate permits from ALL states who issue one -- you may carry loaded in the vehicle, of course.
armsmaster270
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Vermont you don't need a permit to ccw. CA you need a permit to blow your nose.
sundance43.5
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Just curious as to why if you lived in a state that allowed CCW, and you appear to have at least a general knowledge/liking of firearms, wouldn't you get a CCW permit?
No permit needed to have a loaded handgun in the car in Georgia either. Without a permit the gun can be loaded if it is in plain sight,as in on the seat. Or, it may be out of sight if it is not readilly accessable, as in the glove box or console. If the gun is under the seat or in a door pocket it is considered out of sight and still accessable, and illegal.
With a permit you may carry the gun on your person.
With a permit you may carry the gun on your person.
Nebraska. Any firearm can be carried loaded in your vehicle or on your person as long as it's not concealed. To carry concealed, get the permit or carry concealed with the benefit of Nebraska's own affirmative defense to the charge of unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon.
WARNING: Omaha prohibits open carry at any time without the Omaha open carry permit or an NE CCW permit.
WARNING: Omaha prohibits open carry at any time without the Omaha open carry permit or an NE CCW permit.
I took the TN HCP class in June and have had my permit since August.
The responses to the OP were correct in that you cannot have any loaded weapons or magazines, AND the ammo is supposed to be in a different compartment. Ideally either the weapons or the ammo would be in a locked compartment. For those of us with SUVs, wagons, or vans without a trunk or lockable compartment inside, our instructor told us there should have to be more than two steps to get the weapon ready.
For example, if you have your weapons and mags in a bag in the back you would have your ammo in a separate closed compartment or container up front. You would have to open two separate containers to access both weapons and ammo, then load, so that would be three steps. This is not codified in the statute, but she said that it would't be likely that a LEO could make it an issue if you had taken these precautions.
I believe that MS does allow a loaded weapon inside a vehicle without a permit.
Ya' know, it's no big deal to go take the class and get the permit if you really want to stay legal. Taking the risk of being charged and convicted of a weapons crime is not an option for many of us. Also, even with a permit in TN only handguns are allowed to be carried loaded in a vehicle.
Range USA in Bartlett is where my wife and I took our class. Good place, and they give a discount for two classes together, so find a friend who wants to get their permit also. There were people of all different ages and from all walks of life in our class. I was surprised at first, but really, it's not a big deal to get the permit and go packin' legally whenever you feel like it
The responses to the OP were correct in that you cannot have any loaded weapons or magazines, AND the ammo is supposed to be in a different compartment. Ideally either the weapons or the ammo would be in a locked compartment. For those of us with SUVs, wagons, or vans without a trunk or lockable compartment inside, our instructor told us there should have to be more than two steps to get the weapon ready.
For example, if you have your weapons and mags in a bag in the back you would have your ammo in a separate closed compartment or container up front. You would have to open two separate containers to access both weapons and ammo, then load, so that would be three steps. This is not codified in the statute, but she said that it would't be likely that a LEO could make it an issue if you had taken these precautions.
I believe that MS does allow a loaded weapon inside a vehicle without a permit.
Ya' know, it's no big deal to go take the class and get the permit if you really want to stay legal. Taking the risk of being charged and convicted of a weapons crime is not an option for many of us. Also, even with a permit in TN only handguns are allowed to be carried loaded in a vehicle.
Range USA in Bartlett is where my wife and I took our class. Good place, and they give a discount for two classes together, so find a friend who wants to get their permit also. There were people of all different ages and from all walks of life in our class. I was surprised at first, but really, it's not a big deal to get the permit and go packin' legally whenever you feel like it