Transporting Firearms

[DennisCA]

I have 2006 Dodge Ram Extended-Cab that I use to when I go to the range. My guns are in (soft) guncases, the ammo and accessories are in a couple of carry bags. I am technically violating the law when comes to transporting firearms? I take my windshield sun-screen and use that to cover the back seat so nothing is visible. Tossing the stuff in a open bed of truck doesn't make a lot sense to me.

[BucDan]

If they are long guns, they do not need to be locked in cases unless you are traveling through a gun free school zone. But handguns on the other hand need to be in locked cases. Of course all firearms are to be unloaded when transported.

[Librarian]

And, see also the wiki -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Transporting

[fabguy]

And, see also the wiki -- http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Transporting

Wow, that's sweeeeet, thanks for the link, sir.

[DennisCA]

Good info -Thanks!

[skosh69]

I have 2006 Dodge Ram Extended-Cab that I use to when I go to the range. My guns are in (soft) guncases, the ammo and accessories are in a couple of carry bags. I am technically violating the law when comes to transporting firearms? I take my windshield sun-screen and use that to cover the back seat so nothing is visible. Tossing the stuff in a open bed of truck doesn't make a lot sense to me.

I do the same as you, 'cept I own a Dakota.... I put a small, airline sized padlock on my range bag zipper pull-tabs just in case. Technically, they're locked!

[BucDan]

^ This is how I transport my firearms even though I don't have to ( I don't have handguns). Makes me feel comfortable.

[Glockshooter626]

I have a G19, when I transport it I lock the slide back, put it in the Glock case it came in lock the case with the gun lock. Then i put the locked case in a backpack and put it on the back seat of my truck. I think its ok because its in a locked case, plus out of reach.

[alfred1222]

I have really well padded cases, so the guns go in the coverd bed