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November 23, 2009, 09:30 AM | #1 |
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A lock and load question
A question for a non carry person
In my state it is legal to carry a firearm in motor Vehicle ( unloaded ) My question is say you are in parking lot wally world , home depot, grocery store , where ever and you now have bad guy about to do harm to you or some one else in lot , if you use your firearm are you in deep trouble ? |
November 23, 2009, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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Depends. You have the right to defend yourself from imminent death or serious bodily harm everywhere, afaik. However, in some states they will try to prosecute you regardless. Defending others is more risky. In Texas you should be ok, but no guarantee. In california or new york I would be very, very reluctant.
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November 23, 2009, 09:57 AM | #3 |
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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. |
November 23, 2009, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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Thanks guys , this is a florida thing
you can have it it has to 3 un loaded in glove box , a 3 step deal |
November 23, 2009, 10:39 AM | #5 | ||
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Land Shark, You may want to brush up on your Florida law. Those are not the requirements for keeping a firearm in a vehicle in Florida. Actually, your statements are technically correct in that you CAN have the firearm in a vehicle that way, certainly. However, it is not REQUIRED to have the gun in the vehicle that way. Last edited by NavyLT; November 23, 2009 at 10:48 AM. |
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November 23, 2009, 12:12 PM | #6 |
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It's all going to depend on the legality, under your particular local law, of having the gun in the car. Some jurisdictions may make a distinction between "transporting" a gun between place where you may legally possess it and "having" a gun in a car, even if unloaded, on a regular basis. I don't claim to know; it's something that should be checked on.
It's entirely possible to justifiably use a gun in self defense and still be convicted on a weapons charge. Bernie Goetz, is pretty much the "poster child" for that outcome. He was acquitted of assault (i. e., the jury agreed that his use of lethal force in self defense was justified), but he was still convicted and sent to jail for illegal possession of the gun. |
November 23, 2009, 12:25 PM | #7 |
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Is there some reason not to get a Florida permit or license? That makes the point moot.
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November 23, 2009, 01:11 PM | #8 | ||||
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It's pretty much a moot point anyway.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0776/SEC012.HTM&Title=->2009->Ch0776->Section%20012#0776.012 Quote:
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http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/SEC001.HTM&Title=->2009->Ch0790->Section%20001#0790.001 Quote:
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I firmly believe that a person should be very familiar with the laws in their own state when carrying a firearm in that state. |
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November 23, 2009, 01:24 PM | #9 |
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Yes sorry I was useing the old rules
I still untill I get my carry card leave them unloaded |
November 23, 2009, 01:40 PM | #10 |
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Carrying an UNloaded firearm can get you killed. If you are going to have it, load it.
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November 23, 2009, 02:16 PM | #11 | |
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November 23, 2009, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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Just put the clip in the one in the car and one in the pipe
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November 23, 2009, 11:04 PM | #13 |
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Outstanding!
Did the references to the actual Florida statutes help? |
November 24, 2009, 08:57 AM | #14 |
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Yes Sir , thanks for the help
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November 25, 2009, 02:48 PM | #15 |
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Note the legal difference
Between "carrying" a firearm in a vehicle (transporting) and "carrying" a firearm on your person. These can vary a lot with the state.
Generally transporting a gun means it has to be unloaded, and often cased, or in a locked compartment. Again, check local laws. IN a parking lot, gun on your person? (as in in your hands), I don't think that would fall under the transporting definition. You are, after all, not moving, in effect at your destination. Each state writes their laws differently, so check yours carefully. Some states allow loaded guns in vehicles only on your person (may require CCL) others do not.
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