Driving thru MD?

Sose · February 15, 2010, 04:49 PM

Hey folks!

I've got a CC permit and wanted to drive thru MD to DE to visit some family. As you know, MD is an incredibly harsh state as it relates to gun laws. Would I legally be able to drive thru MD with a concealed weapon if I am not stopping?

I've read about a law (peaceful travel?) that allows you to drive thru with a CW only if you are not stopping. Can someone confirm please?

Doc Intrepid · February 15, 2010, 04:59 PM

Sose:

Transporting Firearms in Maryland
Q. Can I legally transport firearms interstate? (From the MD State Police)

A. "Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. [Emphasis added by Doc]

In the case where the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console."

"The basic requirement during transport is the handgun must be unloaded and in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with the ammunition separate from the handgun AND you must be transporting the handgun to or from the locations listed in the statute. Go to the following website for Criminal Law Title 4-203 regarding wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun: http://mlis.state.md.us/asp/statutes...Extension=HTML "

So...I'd unload your firearm and lock it in a pistol case that you load into the trunk of your vehicle while transiting through Maryland. If your vehicle does not have a trunk, place your unloaded firearm in the locked pistol case toward the rear of the vehicle, where is is not directly accessible by the driver or passenger(s).

Just one guy's opinion.

From this site:

http://www.handgunlaw.us/

Click on MD and scroll to page 3 and 4.

Doc

Sose · February 15, 2010, 05:04 PM

Jeebus! Thank you!!

I checked, but I just checked VA, didn't think to look into the MD part.

Thank you very much!

Doc Intrepid · February 15, 2010, 05:07 PM

No worries.

jp_over · February 16, 2010, 12:49 AM

i'd give a call to the state police and get the reg/legal reference

February 15, 2010, 04:49 PM	#1
Sose Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 14	Driving thru MD? Hey folks! I've got a CC permit and wanted to drive thru MD to DE to visit some family. As you know, MD is an incredibly harsh state as it relates to gun laws. Would I legally be able to drive thru MD with a concealed weapon if I am not stopping? I've read about a law (peaceful travel?) that allows you to drive thru with a CW only if you are not stopping. Can someone confirm please?

February 15, 2010, 04:59 PM	#2
Doc Intrepid Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,037	Sose: Transporting Firearms in Maryland Q. Can I legally transport firearms interstate? (From the MD State Police) A. "Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. [Emphasis added by Doc] In the case where the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console." "The basic requirement during transport is the handgun must be unloaded and in an enclosed case or enclosed holster with the ammunition separate from the handgun AND you must be transporting the handgun to or from the locations listed in the statute. Go to the following website for Criminal Law Title 4-203 regarding wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun: http://mlis.state.md.us/asp/statutes...Extension=HTML " So...I'd unload your firearm and lock it in a pistol case that you load into the trunk of your vehicle while transiting through Maryland. If your vehicle does not have a trunk, place your unloaded firearm in the locked pistol case toward the rear of the vehicle, where is is not directly accessible by the driver or passenger(s). Just one guy's opinion. From this site: http://www.handgunlaw.us/ Click on MD and scroll to page 3 and 4. Doc __________________ *Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect....but have a plan to kill them just in case.*

February 15, 2010, 05:07 PM	#4
Doc Intrepid Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,037	No worries. __________________ *Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect....but have a plan to kill them just in case.*

February 15, 2010, 05:04 PM	#3
Sose Junior Member Join Date: December 9, 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 14	Jeebus! Thank you!! I checked, but I just checked VA, didn't think to look into the MD part. Thank you very much!

February 16, 2010, 12:49 AM	#5
jp_over Member Join Date: February 4, 2006 Location: East TX Posts: 69	i'd give a call to the state police and get the reg/legal reference