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Sefner · November 23, 2009, 09:57 AM

Shark,

One thing that would result in trouble would be if the gun is being illegally transported. For instance here in Michigan we can carry a gun in the car as long as the gun is not accessible to the passengers and driver, the ammunition and magazines are stored separately from the firearm, and (this is the important one for your situation) the driver is on their way to a gun range, gunsmith, gun store, etc etc. So we can't just keep a firearm, regardless of condition, in the car and drive it around town. Your state may be similar.

That said, if you're stopped at a convenience store for a delicious Coke on your way to the range and a situation arises, courts would be hard pressed to charge you with something if you had transported and used your firearm in the bounds of the law.

Either way, check your state laws because they may address this issue. Just remember, you may not be able to carry it all over in the car with you.

November 23, 2009, 09:57 AM	#3
Sefner Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 769	Shark, One thing that would result in trouble would be if the gun is being illegally transported. For instance here in Michigan we can carry a gun in the car as long as the gun is not accessible to the passengers and driver, the ammunition and magazines are stored separately from the firearm, and (this is the important one for your situation) the driver is on their way to a gun range, gunsmith, gun store, etc etc. So we can't just keep a firearm, regardless of condition, in the car and drive it around town. Your state may be similar. That said, if you're stopped at a convenience store for a delicious Coke on your way to the range and a situation arises, courts would be hard pressed to charge you with something if you had transported and used your firearm in the bounds of the law. Either way, check your state laws because they may address this issue. Just remember, you may not be able to carry it all over in the car with you. Last edited by Sefner; November 23, 2009 at 10:02 AM.