Transporting Guns Without A Car

[CSACANNONEER]

How much do containers cost?

$3-$500 depending on your requirements and the deals you can find once in a great while.

[MMA]

you might want to do some research before getting on a public bus.

from L.A.'s MTA site:

"Entering a Metro facility or vehicle with a weapon or instrument intended for use as a weapon is prohibited. This provision does not apply to law enforcement or security personnel."

http://www.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-rev.pdf

Amtrak allows you to check a weapon, with a number of provisions. Just google "Amtrak and firearms".

[MASTERNOOB]

Yeah I'm definitely getting out when I possibly can. Just can't stand these laws.

[Aznatama]

Call local police, ask them what to do, or just ask for a ride?

You got no friends with a car? How do you go to the range then?

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[CSACANNONEER]

Yeah I'm definitely getting out when I possibly can. Just can't stand these laws.

In this case, the most restrictive law is a federal one. Are you planning one getting out of the country?

[Librarian]

you might want to do some research before getting on a public bus.

from L.A.'s MTA site:

"Entering a Metro facility or vehicle with a weapon or instrument intended for use as a weapon is prohibited. This provision does not apply to law enforcement or security personnel."

http://www.metro.net/about_us/ethics/images/Customer-Code-of-Conduct-rev.pdf

Amtrak allows you to check a weapon, with a number of provisions. Just google "Amtrak and firearms".

And the defense is 'I intend to use this gun as sporting equipment; I'm on my way to a target range'. Similar restriction to the PC on 'armed criminal action'

California Penal Code Section 25800

(a) Every person who carries a loaded firearm with the
intent to commit a felony is guilty of armed criminal action.
(b) Armed criminal action is punishable by imprisonment in a
county jail not exceeding one year, or in the state prison.

Prove intent; if one, in fact, commits a crime, then the intent may be accurately inferred.

But that might easily involve Lawyers before one gets out of custody, since some folks are 'a little up tight'.

[johnclark]

handgun = locked (unloaded) container inside a backpack.

http://www.amazon.com/GunVault-NV300-NanoVault-Combination-Lock/dp/B003841ZBS/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1333726749&sr=1-1-catcorr

The gun vault is great for travel or around the house for a quick lock up. It is big enough for my .45, 7 shot, and a mag. It is a great buy, sturdy, easy to use.

[Lives_In_Fresno]

:
Originally Posted by MMA
you might want to do some research before getting on a public bus.

from L.A.'s MTA site:

"Entering a Metro facility or vehicle with a weapon or instrument intended for use as a weapon is prohibited. This provision does not apply to law enforcement or security personnel."

http://www.metro.net/about_us/ethics...onduct-rev.pdf

Amtrak allows you to check a weapon, with a number of provisions. Just google "Amtrak and firearms".

Librarian then said:
And the defense is 'I intend to use this gun as sporting equipment; I'm on my way to a target range'. Similar restriction to the PC on 'armed criminal action'

I looked at the penal code section from the metro rules pdf, which was P.C Section 653k, which was about switchblades....

Wouldn't it stand to reason that someone with a CCW could carry on Metro, even though they aren't carrying in order to go to a target range?

[fighterpilot562]

For a long gun being carried on a bicycle, I suggest a backpack guitar case. It doesn't stand out and scream "HE'S GOT A GUN!", and it can be locked with a small padlock through the zipper pulls.

that was my thinking

[Librarian]

I looked at the penal code section from the metro rules pdf, which was P.C Section 653k, which was about switchblades....

Wouldn't it stand to reason that someone with a CCW could carry on Metro, even though they aren't carrying in order to go to a target range?

I think it would - but LTC wasn't suggested in the original post.

[MASTERNOOB]

Actually you are wrong. A shotgun does NOT require a container when transporting but must remain unloaded at all times.

[johnny1290]

I'm no expert.

I did get pulled over the other day for a cell phone and they searched my car because they saw a maxpedition bag that can be used for conceal carry.

Just seeing that stupid bag I use for hiking was enough for them to get riled up thinking I'd be an easy arrest for illegal transport of a handgun.

A young man with a long gun *will* arouse suspicion, and very possibly get police intervention.

I'm sure you will transport it in a safe and legal manner. Regardless, *NOTHING* good can EVER come from a police encounter. It's their job to find a reason to arrest you. You may beat the rap, but you won't beat the ride.

Take a cab.

There is no possible good outcome if you travel with that rifle any other way. It simply isn't worth the risk.

worse comes to worse, ask for a ride from a calgunner. Somebody will help you. Nobody wants to see a guy risk trouble over nothing.

[johnny1290]

I'm no expert.

I did get pulled over the other day for a cell phone and they searched my car because they saw a maxpedition bag that can be used for conceal carry.

Just seeing that stupid bag I use for hiking was enough for them to get riled up thinking I'd be an easy arrest for illegal transport of a handgun.

A young man with a long gun *will* arouse suspicion, and very possibly get police intervention.

I'm sure you will transport it in a safe and legal manner. Regardless, *NOTHING* good can EVER come from a police encounter. It's their job to find a reason to arrest you. You may beat the rap, but you won't beat the ride.

Take a cab.

There is no possible good outcome if you travel with that rifle any other way. It simply isn't worth the risk.

worse comes to worse, ask for a ride from a calgunner. Somebody will help you. Nobody wants to see a guy risk trouble over nothing.

[MASTERNOOB]

Actually I could beat the ride. Now how I do it is another story.

[MASTERNOOB]

Oh and should've refused the search. That's what I would've done.