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azredhawk44 · June 30, 2009, 01:31 PM

Let's say I'm driving from Phoenix to Portland, OR.

I choose to go through CA on my way up. No intended stops other than whatever's on I-5 that feeds me and shelters me.

My goal in Oregon is either hunting, target shooting, or something that has me bringing my M14, equipped with such evil features as a bayonet lug, flash hider and great big assault magazines. Perhaps I even have mounted the receiver in a pistol grip stock as well just for grins and giggles.

Not illegal in AZ, not illegal in OR. The actual intended USE of the rifle is legal in origin and destination. Rifle is unloaded and secured properly in vehicle.

Does FOPA protect transport of said weapon and magazines through CA?

And... what if the driver experiences a vehicle failure and is delayed in such a way as to require leaving the original vehicle at a mechanic, renting a replacement vehicle and taking a cab from the mechanic to the rental agency. Rifle would then be more likely to be observed during these types of exchanges between vehicles.

Still FOPA-protected even during resolving a vehicle failure?

June 30, 2009, 01:31 PM	#1
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	Theoretical FOPA Question Let's say I'm driving from Phoenix to Portland, OR. I choose to go through CA on my way up. No intended stops other than whatever's on I-5 that feeds me and shelters me. My goal in Oregon is either hunting, target shooting, or something that has me bringing my M14, equipped with such evil features as a bayonet lug, flash hider and great big assault magazines. Perhaps I even have mounted the receiver in a pistol grip stock as well just for grins and giggles. Not illegal in AZ, not illegal in OR. The actual intended USE of the rifle is legal in origin and destination. Rifle is unloaded and secured properly in vehicle. Does FOPA protect transport of said weapon and magazines through CA? And... what if the driver experiences a vehicle failure and is delayed in such a way as to require leaving the original vehicle at a mechanic, renting a replacement vehicle and taking a cab from the mechanic to the rental agency. Rifle would then be more likely to be observed during these types of exchanges between vehicles. Still FOPA-protected even during resolving a vehicle failure?