Traveling through the Southwest

Southern_guy · November 26, 2010, 02:32 AM

I and some friends are planning on taking an extended road trip through the Southwest. On the way to the Pacific, we will pass through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California. We will be in the cities of Reno, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Jose in the course of the trip.
I'd like to have some sort of firearm along the way, but would rather not end up in prison. I'm debating between taking a Glock 19 with a few ten round magazines, a S&W Model 10, Colt Python, or a compact 12 gauge shotgun.
Would these firearms be legal options in the listed states and cities? Thanks for your input. The weapons would be primarily kept in either a glovebox or in hotelrooms.

AH.74 · November 26, 2010, 09:51 AM

In NM you can do anything in your vehicle that you can legally do in your home- it's called extended domain. You may CC or OC in your vehicle but if you don't have an accepted permit only OC outside of the vehicle.

In AZ make sure the guns are cased or in holsters in the vehicle. You can OC or CC (anywhere not prohibited) without any permit.

Go to handgunlaw.us

Each state summary has an RV/Car carry section and lists other states' permits accepted.

Bernie Lomax · November 26, 2010, 10:17 AM

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In AZ make sure the guns are cased or in holsters in the vehicle.

That's not the law any longer. All that stuff went away with constitutional carry.

AH.74 · November 26, 2010, 11:34 AM

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That's not the law any longer. All that stuff went away with constitutional carry.

I'm not so sure. There is still a reference to cases and holsters in ARS 13-3102-B-3-e.

What is your interpretation of that section?

Bernie Lomax · November 26, 2010, 12:03 PM

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I'm not so sure. There is still a reference to cases and holsters in ARS 13-3102-B-3-e.

What is your interpretation of that section?

That modifies Subsection A, paragraph 2, which pertains only to those who are under 21.

The new constitutional carry law only applies to those over 21. The old rules still apply to those under 21.

AH.74 · November 26, 2010, 12:43 PM

Missed that part- thanks for the clarification.

Southern_guy · November 26, 2010, 01:32 PM

Would a locked trunk or glovebox be considered a container by state law? And does the NM doctrine that your car is an extension of your home apply to non-residents?

Bernie Lomax · November 26, 2010, 01:41 PM

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Would a locked trunk or glovebox be considered a container by state law?

Unless you are under 21, you don't have to worry about that stuff.

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And does the NM doctrine that your car is an extension of your home apply to non-residents?

Yes. It would be a violation of the privileges and immunities clause of the U.S. Constitution if it didn't.

Pahoo · November 26, 2010, 01:42 PM

Enter your route in this trip planner and while you are in there, look around for more helpful information.

http://apps.carryconcealed.net/packngo/index.php

Be Safe !!!

AH.74 · November 26, 2010, 02:50 PM

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Yes. It would be a violation of the privileges and immunities clause of the U.S. Constitution if it didn't.

What Bernie said.

Think of it this way- no matter what state you're FROM, you follow the laws of the state you're IN.

A/C Guy · November 26, 2010, 10:07 PM

In Ca, be sure that the gun is unloaded and locked in a case in the trunk and keep the ammo in a separate container.

November 26, 2010, 02:32 AM	#1
Southern_guy Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 175	Traveling through the Southwest I and some friends are planning on taking an extended road trip through the Southwest. On the way to the Pacific, we will pass through Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and California. We will be in the cities of Reno, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, and San Jose in the course of the trip. I'd like to have some sort of firearm along the way, but would rather not end up in prison. I'm debating between taking a Glock 19 with a few ten round magazines, a S&W Model 10, Colt Python, or a compact 12 gauge shotgun. Would these firearms be legal options in the listed states and cities? Thanks for your input. The weapons would be primarily kept in either a glovebox or in hotelrooms.

November 26, 2010, 01:42 PM	#9
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Trip Planner Enter your route in this trip planner and while you are in there, look around for more helpful information. http://apps.carryconcealed.net/packngo/index.php Be Safe !!!

November 26, 2010, 09:51 AM	#2
AH.74 Junior member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Location: Hermit's Peak Posts: 623	In NM you can do anything in your vehicle that you can legally do in your home- it's called extended domain. You may CC or OC in your vehicle but if you don't have an accepted permit only OC outside of the vehicle. In AZ make sure the guns are cased or in holsters in the vehicle. You can OC or CC (anywhere not prohibited) without any permit. Go to handgunlaw.us Each state summary has an RV/Car carry section and lists other states' permits accepted.

November 26, 2010, 12:43 PM	#6
AH.74 Junior member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Location: Hermit's Peak Posts: 623	Missed that part- thanks for the clarification.

November 26, 2010, 01:32 PM	#7
Southern_guy Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 175	Would a locked trunk or glovebox be considered a container by state law? And does the NM doctrine that your car is an extension of your home apply to non-residents?

November 26, 2010, 10:07 PM	#11
A/C Guy Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Location: Apache Junction, Az Posts: 308	In Ca, be sure that the gun is unloaded and locked in a case in the trunk and keep the ammo in a separate container.