Have Gun, Will Travel
Have you ever wondered how you can travel safely and legally with your firearms? Before you hit the road or take to the skies to visit family or go hunting, it's important to be in compliance with firearms rules and regulations. Traveling by Car The Firearms Owners Protection Act is the federal law that outlines the legal method to transport firearms in a vehicle. When traveling by car with firearms, follow these rules: Do your research. You will need to know and follow the laws not only of your origination and destination state but every state you travel through. And the laws can vary greatly from state to state. Some states require all firearms to be stored in a locked container or safe, while others have an open carry policy. Check to make sure your originating state’s carry permit is recognized in your destination state as well as states you’re going through. In more restrictive states, transporting firearms is illegal unless you have a carry permit issued by t