Bunny

Going back to visit friends in a few weeks, won't have my CC permit by then. I know FL is NO OPEN CARRY, that's fine, my friends have their CCHP in FL. But we are thinking about a trip to the range, and Bunny Jr. and I want to bring our guns. Since we are driving down, is there a one-size-fits-all method to carry in the car throughout the entire road trip?

I was thinking two range bags in the trunk, one with guns (locked, empty, slides locked back) and the other one with the ammo. We have a minivan, so no actual "trunk" to speak of, but there is a cargo area in the back, behind the 3rd row of seats that I would keep both ammo bags in.

If I get pulled over, is this ok for NC/SC/GA/FL? I'd hate to pull over at each state line and rearrange stuff so I'm constantly shuffling in order to stay legal.

Ideas?

I wanted to just fly down there, but Heaven only knows what a pain in the butt THAT would be!

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miklcolt45

Bunny,

Actually, flying is not that difficult. Arms get a little tired, but...
J/K. Just check the TSA regs and check again for airline of your choice; don't walk up to the counter and say, "I have a GUN!"; and your good to go.

In FL, gun can be loaded and in glove box or console, if 'securely encased.' Doesn't even need to be locked. Don't have to have a CWFL, or NC version of it.

Any BGs you want to shoot while down here is fine with us.
Favorite bumper sticker: If it's tourist season, why can't I shoot them?

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rmodel65

in GA since your not eligible for a GA permit(dont meet the residency requirement)(and because you dont possess a reciprocal permit) you must carry in accordance to the federal law

There is no duty to inform what so ever in GA

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PNUT

Bunny,
If the sole reason that you are driving is because of the firearms ,you may want to reconsider. Flying with weapons is no big deal,you'll need a locking case,ask your airline for the particulars. I've done it with handguns,rifles,and shotguns,no problems. Also, you can go to a range with rentals or use your friends guns to shoot .

Ski

It's really easy to fly with your gun, I just did it on NWA. You just have to declare it at the baggage check- in, open the suit case and show them it's not loaded, they put a tag on it for the x-ray screener. You can keep it locked as long as you have a TSA lock (you can purchase them anywhere just look for TSA on the lock). I had a real good experience.

Rustynuts

This is true, I just don't know if it covers non-residents? In Florida you just have to be a legal gun owner. The car is considered an extension of your home. Castle Doctrine, etc. applies while you are driving.

"Encased" can also mean a Tupperware container WITH lid. Also (may only apply to CWL holders?) a visible holster with thumb break or strap mounted in the car.

retsupt99

I'd drive rather than fly, it's not that far, and you'd have a car (rather than renting one). OMO

The wife and I have flown Delta from FL to MI many times without incident. I believe the TSA workers are pretty used to people traveling with guns...it's an easy process.

We are headed to IN/MI in a couple of weeks and have decided to drive this time. Cost of plane tickets, waiting time, and the cost of renting a car as compared to just driving our own vehicle (with two drivers) is less of a hassle. My wife and I both have our permits which are recognized in all the state in which we are traveling, so no problems with the guns.

If you just pack them away unloaded in your trunk you won't have any problems.
Enjoy your trip and spend lots of money here in FL...our state needs it.

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miklcolt45

If you have no legal impediment to having a gun in your possession, you are good to go.

Out-of-staters do have to pay an extra tax IF, and only if, they bag more than their legal limit of BGs.

j/k. We wouldn't want anyone to harm the little darlings while they are getting their act together, would we?

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FireAir7215

Check it out http://apps.carryconcealed.net/packngo/index.php

goldshellback

Georgia and Flordia both consider your car as an extension of your home (castle doct.). Your side arms just have to be 'encased'. In a holster tucked within the glove box, center console, etc.


Enjoy the trip!

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